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Whatever (1998)

R 112 min  -  Drama  -   10 July 1998 (USA)
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A teen faces her impending adulthood in the carefree sex and drug revolution years of the early 80's prior to fears of AIDS... See full summary »

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Susan Skoog

Writer:

Susan Skoog
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Liza Weil ...
Anna Stockard
Chad Morgan Chad Morgan ...
Brenda Talbot
Frederic Forrest ...
Mr. Chaminski
Kathryn Rossetter ...
Carol Stockard
Marc Riffon Marc Riffon ...
Martin
Dan Montano Dan Montano ...
Zak
John G. Connolly ...
John Woods
Gary Wolf ...
Eddie
Tony Torn Tony Torn ...
Mr. Stanley
Trey Compton Trey Compton ...
Sam
Joe Mantragna Joe Mantragna ...
Chris
Matt Rumbaugh Matt Rumbaugh ...
Tony
Jim Neville Jim Neville ...
Rob
Garret Spencer Garret Spencer ...
Joe
Destiny Matranga Destiny Matranga ...
Lynn
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Storyline

A teen faces her impending adulthood in the carefree sex and drug revolution years of the early 80's prior to fears of AIDS. She lives with her bitter, divorced mother and her sadistic kid brother. Looking forward to a life based on her passion for art, she nevertheless gets in with the partying crowd which causes her to miss deadlines and poor grades which jeapordizes her future. Ultimately she ends up losing her virginity to an older artist wanna-be who she has had a long standing crush on. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Drugs | Sex | High School | New Jersey | Art Teacher  | See more »

Taglines:

1981. In an era of just say no, they said yes.

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive teen drug and alcohol use, language including sexual dialogue, sexuality and some violence See all certifications »
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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

France | USA

Language:

French | English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Bánomisén See more »

Filming Locations:

Red Bank, New Jersey, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$46,347 (USA) (12 July 1998) (35 Screens)

Gross:

$307,037 (USA) (18 October 1998)
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Color:

Color
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Goofs

Anachronisms: Sam can be seen in at least two scenes wearing Batman: The Animated Series pajamas. BTAS debuted in 1992. Whatever takes place in 1981. See more »

Crazy Credits

The filmmakers would like to express their deepest gratitude
and thanks to all who gave their time,
their artistry,
their technical abilities,
their equipment,
their clothes,
their homes,
their furniture,
their cars,
their food,
their pets,
their children,
their offices,
their copy machines,
their phones,
their pillows and blankets,
their credit limits,
their lungs,
their patience,
their marriages,
their political influence,
their good reputations,
their physical health
and
most of all
their good will that made the production of this film possible. See more »

Soundtracks

"Proud Mary"
Written by John Fogerty
Performed by Emilie Kikla, Danny Verakis, and Steve Kraft See more »