The Boyfriend School (1990)
Don't Tell Her It's Me (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG-13
- 1h 43min
- Comedy, Romance
- 21 Sep 1990 (USA)
- Movie
Cartoonist Gus has survived cancer treatment and now his romance novelist sister tries to find him a woman and guide him. Will they succeed?
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| Shelley Long | ... |
Lizzie Potts
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| Steve Guttenberg | ... |
Gus Kubicek
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| Jami Gertz | ... |
Emily Pear
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| Kyle MacLachlan | ... |
Trout
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| Mädchen Amick | ... |
Mandy
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| Kevin Scannell | ... |
Mitchell Potts
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| Perry Anzilotti | ... |
Hairdresser
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Nada Despotovich | ... |
Receptionist
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| Beth Grant | ... |
Babette
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| Don Hood | ... |
Deputy
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| Bill Applebaum | ... |
Man in Bar
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| O'Neal Compton | ... |
Gas Station Attendant
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| Ron Orbach | ... |
Bobbi
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Stacy Areheart | ... |
Teenage Girl
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Bert Hogue | ... |
Airport Security Guard
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Michelle Torres | ... |
Ticket Agent
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William 'Birdman' Thomas | ... |
Man in Line #1
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Sam Youngblood | ... |
Man in Line #2
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Laura Alcalde | ... |
Bartender
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Kenneth Grahame | ... |
Lawyer
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Melanie A. Gendron | ... |
Receptionist
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Bonnie Terheggen | ... |
Woman in Bar
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John 'Speed' Finley | ... |
Biker
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Sally Lund | ... |
Annabelle
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Caroline Lund | ... |
Annabelle
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| Jeannie Epper | ... |
Woman Thug
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Tony Epper | ... |
Gas Station Thug
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Francis 'Jessie' Krosnick | ... |
Waiting Man
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Joe Mowbray | ... |
Boy on Bike
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Laura Vineyard | ... |
Office Worker (voice)
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Directed by
| Malcolm Mowbray | ||
Written by
| Sarah Bird | ... | (novel "The Boyfriend School") |
| Sarah Bird | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| George G. Braunstein | ... | producer |
| Chris Coles | ... | associate producer |
| John Daly | ... | executive producer |
| Derek Gibson | ... | executive producer |
| Ron Hamady | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michael Gore | ||
Cinematography by
| Reed Smoot | ||
Editing by
| Marshall Harvey | ||
Editorial Department
| Diana Lui | ... | post-production intern |
| Jim Schulte | ... | assistant editor |
| Laura Vineyard | ... | post-production coordinator |
Casting By
| Karen Rea | ||
Production Design by
| Linda Pearl | ||
Set Decoration by
| Debra Schutt | ||
Costume Design by
| Carol Wood | ||
Makeup Department
| Thomas Floutz | ... | prosthetic makeup artist |
| Andy Schoneberg | ... | key prosthetics makeup |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| D. Scott Easton | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Jamie Arbuckle | ... | on-set dresser |
| David Brace | ... | lead man |
| Ellen Freund | ... | property master |
| Teri Lane | ... | assistant property master |
| Brian Markey | ... | construction coordinator |
| Dwain Wilson | ... | on-set dresser |
Sound Department
| Douglas Axtell | ... | sound mixer |
| Barney Cabral | ... | sound editor |
| Andy D'Addario | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Chris Main | ... | cable person |
| T.A. Moore Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Russell Williams II | ... | Additional Scenes |
Visual Effects by
| Christopher Dusendschon | ... | animation camera: Kenimation (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Graves | ... | best boy grip |
Casting Department
| Kimberly Hardin | ... | casting associate (as Kim Hardin) |
Location Management
| Jerry Ariganello | ... | location manager |
| Steve Rhea | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Robert Randles | ... | composer: additional music |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sharon 'Mae' West | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jerry Jackson | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Brian Kay | ... | driver |
| Caroline Korney | ... | transportation dispatcher |
| Vicki Lybrand | ... | transportation: cast |
Additional Crew
| John W. Burn | ... | marine co-ordinator |
| Clay Walker | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Hemdale (1990) (United States) (theatrical)
- Alliance (1990) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1990) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1990) (Australia) (video)
- 20th Century Fox India (1991) (India) (theatrical)
- Les Films Ariane (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1991) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1991) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1991) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (1991) (Germany) (VHS)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2020) (World-wide)
- Code Red DVD (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- KO Creative (package design and layout)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 women. 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 |
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| Taglines | A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,700,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | "The Boyfriend School" was the film's working title until the marketing department at Hemdale, its studio, learned that the title tested poorly in its surveys. Alternative titles considered included: "Two of Gus", "What She Knew", and "Don't Tell Her It's Me", with the final title finally making the cut. However, the film was retitled "The Boyfriend School" for cable television airings, as well as the DVD release. See more » |
| Goofs | Gus's "Maori" pendant bears no resemblance to actual Maori artwork. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features Narc (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Don't Tell Her It's Me See more » |
| Quotes |
Gus Kubicek:
I am Lobo. I hunt alone. I need no one. See more » |