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The Rachel Papers (1989)

R 95 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   12 May 1989 (USA)
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Charles is in control of his life; he is about to finish 6th form college and start at Oxford. He is 19 and wants an 'older' woman before he turns 20... See full summary »

Director:

Damian Harris

Writers:

Damian Harris, Martin Amis (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dexter Fletcher ...
Charles Highway
Ione Skye ...
Rachel Noyce
Jonathan Pryce ...
Norman
James Spader ...
Deforest
Bill Paterson ...
Gordon Highway
Michael Gambon ...
Doctor Knowd
Lesley Sharp Lesley Sharp ...
Jenny
Jared Harris ...
Geoff
Aubrey Morris ...
Sir Herbert
Claire Skinner ...
Gloria
Nicola Kimber Nicola Kimber ...
Vanessa Reynolds
Shirley Anne Field Shirley Anne Field ...
Mrs. Seth Smith
Pat Keen Pat Keen ...
Mrs. Tauber
Amanda De Cadenet ...
Cathy
Gina McKee ...
Evonne
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Storyline

Charles is in control of his life; he is about to finish 6th form college and start at Oxford. He is 19 and wants an 'older' woman before he turns 20. Enter the beautiful Rachel, and Charles puts his 'master-of-seduction' routines into top gear. Things however get complicated, Charles has a string of ex's and a weird brother-in-law. Rachel has a boyfriend named Deforest and Charles' father has a mistress. Written by Matthew Stanfield <mattst@cogs.susx.ac.uk>  

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She's curious, he's nervous.

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Er? Will! Sie Nicht? See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

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Gross:

$201,468 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Agfacolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Although not credited, Eric Stoltz plays one of the guests at the table when Deforest, Rachel, and Charles go to the café. See more »

Quotes

Charles Highway: If there's one thing that mothers don't want to see in you it's whatever it is that their daughters do.
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Connections

Features Persona (1966) See more »

Soundtracks

"WITHIN THESE WALLS OF WITHOUT YOU"
Performed by Difford & Tilbrook
Courtesy of A&M Records See more »