The Boyfriend School (1990)

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101 min - Comedy | Romance - 21 September 1990 (USA)

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Ratings: 5.3/10 from 1,276 users
Reviews: 24 user | 2 critic

Gus is a fat cartoonist that recently won a battle against cancer, which explains his baldness. But he is also lonely... See full summary »

Director:

Malcolm Mowbray

Writers:

Sarah Bird (novel), Sarah Bird (screenplay)

Stars:

Steve Guttenberg, Jami Gertz and Shelley Long

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Shelley Long	...	Lizzie Potts
	Steve Guttenberg	...	Gus Kubicek
	Jami Gertz	...	Emily Pear
	Kyle MacLachlan	...	Trout
	Mädchen Amick	...	Mandy
	Kevin Scannell	...	Mitchell Potts
	Perry Anzilotti	...	Hairdresser
	Nada Despotovich	...	Receptionist
	Beth Grant	...	Babette
	Don Hood	...	Deputy
	Bill Applebaum	...	Man in Bar
	O'Neal Compton	...	Gas Station Attendant
	Ron Orbach	...	Bobbi
	Stacy Areheart	...	Teenage Girl
	Bert Hogue	...	Airport Security Guard

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Storyline

Gus is a fat cartoonist that recently won a battle against cancer, which explains his baldness. But he is also lonely. Therefore, his caring sister tries to set him up with suitable woman. But to do so, she must turn him into an irresistible man. When he falls in love with Emily, Gus takes the identity of a mysterious biker from New Zealand. Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>

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Taglines:

A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 1990 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Un look d'enfer See more »

Filming Locations:

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$1,171,762 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hemdale Film, Sovereign Pictures See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Netherlands: 101 min | USA: 101 min | Argentina: 101 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Gus's "Maori" pendant bears no resemblance to actual Maori artwork. See more »

Quotes

Lizzie Potts: Well it will all be history soon anyway. At five o' clock sharp, when he leaves his place on Caleechie Drive. 909 Caleechie Drive.
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Features Narc (1988) See more »

Soundtracks

"Flames D'Enfer"
Performed by Beausoleil
Traditional: Words and Arrangement by Michael Doucet, BMI
Published by Happy Valley Music, BMI
Rounder Records Corporation See more »