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The Inkwell (1994)

R 110 min  -  Romance | Comedy | Drama  -   22 April 1994 (USA)
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In 1976, Drew Tate is a young teenager who has trouble dealing with life after he accidentally sets his house on fire... See full summary »

Director:

Matty Rich
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Larenz Tate ...
Drew Tate
Joe Morton ...
Kenny Tate
Suzzanne Douglas ...
Brenda Tate
Glynn Turman ...
Spencer Phillips
Vanessa Bell Calloway Vanessa Bell Calloway ...
Francis Phillips
A.J. Johnson ...
Heather Lee (as Adrienne-Joi Johnson)
Morris Chestnut ...
Harold Lee
Jada Pinkett Smith ...
Lauren Kelly (as Jada Pinkett)
Duane Martin ...
Jr. Phillips
Mary Alice Mary Alice ...
Evelyn
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney ...
Dr. Wade
Markus Redmond ...
Darryl
Perry Moore Perry Moore ...
Moe
Akia Victor Akia Victor ...
Charlene
Aaron Griffin Aaron Griffin ...
Boy w / Lauren
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Storyline

In 1976, Drew Tate is a young teenager who has trouble dealing with life after he accidentally sets his house on fire. His parents Kenny and Brenda decide to go to Martha's Vineyard to spend Fourth of July weekend with Brenda's sister Francis, Francis' black Republican husband Spencer and their son Junior. While there Drew falls for a self centered girl named Lauren and befriends a married lady named Heather. While on their vacation, Drew deals with his parents attempts to save their marriage as well as with his own troubles. Eventually all of this leads to a life changing event for Drew as well as his parents. Written by Brian Washington <Sargebri@att.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Sister | Teenager | Martha's Vineyard | Marriage | Fire  | See more »

Taglines:

Summer's Never Been So Much Fun!

Genres:

Romance | Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

No Ordinary Summer See more »

Filming Locations:

Kure Beach, North Carolina, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$8,880,705 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Jonathan Demme often visited the set and befriended young director Matty Rich. The two spoke of doing a film together but that never materialized. See more »


Soundtracks

"Let's Get It On"
Written by Marvin Gaye and Ed Townsend
Performed by Jade
Courtesy of Giant Records See more »