A group of four teenage girls come of age in the asphalt desert of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley arranged with a blazing soundtrack and endless drinking, drugs and sex.
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| Jodie Foster | ... |
Jeanie
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| Cherie Currie | ... |
Annie
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| Marilyn Kagan | ... |
Madge
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| Kandice Stroh | ... |
Deirdre
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| Scott Baio | ... |
Brad
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| Sally Kellerman | ... |
Mary
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| Randy Quaid | ... |
Jay
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| Lois Smith | ... |
Mrs. Axman
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| Adam Faith | ... |
Bryan
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| Sloan Roberts | ... |
Loser
(as Jon Sloan)
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Jill Barrie Bogart | ... |
Sissie
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Wayne Storm | ... |
Frank
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| Mary Margaret Lewis | ... |
Gladys
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| Grant Wilson | ... |
Greg
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| Fredric Lehne | ... |
Bobby
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| Robert Romanus | ... |
Scott
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| Roger Bowen | ... |
Counsellor
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| Buddy Foster | ... |
Boy in Car
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E. Lamont Johnson | ... |
Detective
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Mary Ellen O'Neill | ... |
Mrs. Steiner
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| Ben Frank | ... |
Daryl
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Kay Tornborg | ... |
Sleek Woman
(as Kay A. Tornborg)
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Scott Garrett | ... |
Jason
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| Laura Dern | ... |
Debbie
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Michael Taylor | ... |
Terry
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Gino Baffa | ... |
Carter
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Charles Shull | ... |
Policeman
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Tony Termini | ... |
Punk
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Jeff Silverman | ... |
Sam
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Mae Williams | ... |
Supermarket Cashier
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R. Scott Thomson | ... |
Boy at Concert
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| Steve Craig | ... |
Limosine Driver
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Ron Lombard | ... |
Duke
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Steve Jones | ... |
Policeman
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Jon M. Benson | ... |
Intern
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Tom Pletts | ... |
Security Officer
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Ken Novick | ... |
Swinging Single
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Angel | ... |
Angel
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Frank DiMino | ... |
Angel Vocalist (uncredited)
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Christopher Gaw | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Gregg Giuffria | ... |
Angel Keyboardist (uncredited)
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| Mo Kelly | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Johnny Luckett | ... |
Tough Guy (uncredited)
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Punky Meadows | ... |
Angel Acoustic Guitarist (uncredited)
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Felix Robinson | ... |
Angel Bass Guitarist (uncredited)
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Bradley Sackin | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Veronica J. Valentini | ... |
Pajama Party Child Dancer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Adrian Lyne | ||
Written by
| Gerald Ayres | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Gerald Ayres | ... | producer |
| Joel Blasberg | ... | associate producer |
| Geoffrey Kirkland | ... | associate producer |
| David Puttnam | ... | producer |
| Michael Seresin | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Giorgio Moroder | ||
Cinematography by
| Leon Bijou | ... | director of photography |
| Michael Seresin | ||
Editing by
| James Coblentz | ||
Editorial Department
| Kathleen Korth | ... | assistant editor |
| Noel Rogers | ... | associate editor |
| Richard Hymns | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Penny Perry | ||
| Mae Williams | ||
Art Direction by
| Michel Levesque | ||
Makeup Department
| Ann Wadlington | ... | hair stylist |
| Ken Wensevic | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ned Kopp | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Stuart Gross | ... | first assistant director |
| Carol Polakoff | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| William A. Barry III | ... | construction foreman (as William Barry) |
| Gary Fettis | ... | lead man |
| George R. Nelson | ... | set dresser (as George 'Bob' Nelson) |
| Robert Scaife | ... | construction coordinator (as Bob Scaife) |
| Sal Vecchio | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Ray Alba | ... | sound effects editor |
| Kirk Francis | ... | sound mixer |
| Gerry Hambling | ... | sound editor |
| Jay M. Harding | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Hudson B. Marquez | ... | boom operator (as Hudson Marquez) |
| Richard Hymns | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Robert Horvatich | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| M. James Arnett | ... | stunt coordinator (as Jim Arnett) |
| Debbie Evans | ... | stunt actor |
| Marc Smith | ... | stunts |
| Michael M. Vendrell | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Ferris | ... | assistant camera |
| Ralph Gerling | ... | camera operator |
| Len Hekel | ... | still photographer |
| Gabriel Kruks | ... | key grip (as Gaby Kruks) |
| Joseph Montgomery | ... | assistant camera (as Jo Montgomery) |
| Don Nygren | ... | gaffer |
| Steve Peterson | ... | assistant camera |
| Randall Robinson | ... | first assistant camera (as Randy Robinson) |
| Scott M. Robinson | ... | dolly grip (as Scott Robinson) |
| Paul Ryan | ... | camera operator |
| Ronald M. Vargas Sr. | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| April Ferry | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Jeff Arnold | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Harold Faltermeyer | ... | conductor / music arranger |
| Keith Forsey | ... | musician: drums |
Transportation Department
| Ed Arter | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Susan Alschuler | ... | unit publicist |
| Irene Brafstein | ... | studio teacher |
| Nancy Mayer | ... | production assistant |
| Ren Navez | ... | production assistant |
| Johanna Ray | ... | extras coordinator |
| Casey Silver | ... | production assistant |
| Lynda Smith | ... | assistant to producer |
| Sallianne Spence | ... | first aid |
| Dick Wright | ... | production accountant |
Thanks
| Peter Hollywood | ... | grateful acknowledgment |
| Jacques Leroide | ... | grateful acknowledgment |
| Bryan Tilling | ... | grateful acknowledgment |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1980) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1980) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1980) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1981) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United Artists Corporation (1981) (India) (theatrical) (Bombay)
- Key Video (1981) (United States) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1981) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (Australia) (video)
- Canal+ (1991) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (Canada) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Networks (2009) (India) (tv) (Chennai)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Camera Effects (opticals)
- Casablanca Records (soundtrack available from)
- Clairmont Engle (cameras)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Pacific Title (titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Four best friends, with four different personalities, have issues of their own. Deidre is fascinated by her sexuality and has many boyfriend problems. Madge is unhappily overweight and has overprotective parents. Annie boozes and does drugs, and runs away from her abusive father, a policeman. Jeanie has to take care of them and is fighting with her divorced mother. The only way to loosen up, and forget all the bad things happening in their lives, is to party and have fun. Jeanie is ready to grow up and wants to stop acting like a child. Annie is the worst of them all and Jeanie is worried about her the most. She risks her neck more than once trying to keep Annie clean and free from trouble. However, Annie's unstable behavior and flare ups keeps everyone on edge. Written by MGM/UA Home Video |
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| Taglines | They found that growing up in Hollywood was a tough thing to do! See more » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $221,141, 02 Mar 1980 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Rosanna Arquette, Diane Lane, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Kristy McNichol all auditioned and/or tested for the role of Annie which in the end was cast with The Runaways' lead singer Cherie Currie. See more » |
| Goofs | Brad's hair changes during shots, while riding home with the girls after the concert by the rock band Angel. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Serial, The Changeling, My Brilliant Career, Foxes, Nijinsky (1980). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Fly Too High See more » |
| Quotes |
[closing narration]
Jeanie: Back in the heavy stoned days, when we used to stay up and talk a lot, Annie and me, we were talking about dying, how it feels and all. I said I'd never get buried. I couldn't stand them shoveling dirt in my face. Like, I know I'd be dead, but I still might have this strong compulsion to breathe, okay? But Annie, she said she wanted to be buried right in the ground under a pear tree. Really. Not in a box or anything. She said she wanted the roots going right through her, and each year, we'd come along, take a pear, and go "Hey, Annie's tasting good this year, huh?" See more » |