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How I Got Into College (1989)

PG_13 86 min  -  Comedy | Romance  -   19 May 1989 (USA)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Edwards ...
Kip Hammett
Corey Parker ...
Marlon Browne
Lara Flynn Boyle ...
Jessica Kailo
Finn Carter ...
Nina Sachie
Charles Rocket Charles Rocket ...
Leo Whitman
Christopher Rydell Christopher Rydell ...
Oliver
Gary Owens ...
Sports Announcer (voice)
Brian Doyle-Murray ...
Coach Evans
Tichina Arnold ...
Vera Cook
Bill Raymond ...
Flutter
Philip Baker Hall ...
Dean Patterson
Nicolas Coster ...
Dr. Phillip Jellinak, Sr.
Micole Mercurio ...
Betty Kailo
Robert Ridgely Robert Ridgely ...
George Kailo
Richard Jenkins ...
Bill Browne
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Storyline

The simple story of two young Michigan high school students, Jessica, Class President, Local Smart Girl, and object of Marlon's affections attempt to get into a small Pennsylvania college. Jessica fights off her parent's expectation of going to their alma mater of the University of Michigan, while Marlon fights his grades and SAT scores. Written by Craig D. Barker <cdbarker@umich.edu>  

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Agyilag zokni See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$651,850 (USA) (21 May 1989) (743 Screens)

Gross:

$1,642,239 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The original director, Jan Eliasberg was fired during production and replaced by Savage Steve Holland. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: Shadow of the camera crew's helicopter when showing Marlon and Oliver driving to college. See more »

Quotes

Marlon Browne: The interview is going to be key for me, since I'm the type that comes across much better in person than on paper.
Jessica Kailo: Oh, you do?
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Connections

References "Wheel of Fortune" (1983) See more »

Soundtracks

"Tobacco Road"
Written by John D. Loudermilk
Performed by David Lee Roth
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc. See more »