Pretty in Pink (1986)

A poor girl must choose between the affections of dating her childhood sweetheart or a rich but sensitive playboy.

Director:

Howard Deutch

Writer:

John Hughes

Stars:

Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Harry Dean Stanton

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Molly Ringwald	...	Andie
Harry Dean Stanton	...	Jack
Jon Cryer	...	Duckie
Annie Potts	...	Iona
James Spader	...	Steff
Andrew McCarthy	...	Blane
Jim Haynie	...	Donnelly
Alexa Kenin	...	Jena Hoeman
Kate Vernon	...	Benny Hanson
Andrew Dice Clay	...	Bouncer (as Andrew 'Dice' Clay)
Emily Longstreth	...	Kate
Margaret Colin	...	English Teacher
Jamie Anders	...	Terrence
Gina Gershon	...	Girl Friend / Gym Class
Bader Howar	...	Sales Girl

Storyline

Teenager Andie is one of the not-so-popular girls in high school. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Duckie has always had a crush on her, but now she has met a new guy at school, Blane. He's one of the rich and popular guys but can the two worlds meet?

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Plot Keywords:

teenage girl | dysfunctional family | class differences | prom dress | crush | 

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Taglines:

Blane's a pretty cool guy. Andie's pretty in pink. And Ducky's pretty crazy.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

Andie's prom dress was created from two dresses. Costume designer Marilyn Vance bought the dresses from two locations in Los Angeles, cut them apart, then reassembled them into one pink dress.

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Goofs

During then scene when Andie tells Iona about Blane breaking their prom date, Iona appears to look for the kerchief (previously seen in her coat pocket) to dab Andie's eyes. Its not there so she strokes her hair instead. When the scene cuts to over Andie's shoulder you see Iona holding the kerchief. Cut back again and it's missing.

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Quotes

Duckie: This is an incredibly romantic moment, and you're ruining it for me!

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Connections

Referenced in Rifftrax Shorts: Alcohol Trigger Films (2009)

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Soundtracks

O Sole Mio
(uncredited)
Lyrics by Giovanni Capurro
Music by Eduardo Di Capua
Sung by Harry Dean Stanton as he prepares breakfast

User Reviews

80s teen classic illustrates some impressive talent.

PRETTY IN PINK and Molly Ringwald were to the 80s, as CLUELESS and Alicia Silverstone is to the 90s. An excellent cast and some fine acting were guaranteed enough to have branded this a teenage classic from the 80s. They don't make good movies like this anymore! The clever talent from John Hughes doesn't just mean it's a far-out comedy, but he expresses the problems of young love from central character Ringwald that sound dramatic and satirizing. In other words, a girl-meets-boy story that offers a wide spectrum of situations that are confronted in the real world. Like I already said, the cast is exceptional, including the sensational Jon Cryer doing a lip-synching of that familiar tune from THE COMMITMENTS. Annie Potts is a pure delight at changing one wig after the next (what a nice impersonation of Audrey Hepburn!). The movie wouldn't have been anywhere near complete without the memorable hit tune "If You Leave" (Orchestral Manoevers In The Dark). While the end has a hard time getting things straight, there is a valuable moment that caresses deeply. From start to finish, this one still holds up against the recent string of teen pictures that aren't as cool or refreshing (CLUELESS and REALITY BITES are the exceptions). A movie like this is great when it's not so raunchy.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Pretty in Pink

Filming Locations:

366 South June St., Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,065,870, 2 March 1986

Gross USA:

$40,471,663

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$40,479,480

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1