A teen must protect his family when his mother's sinister new boyfriend begins exerting his authority in their home.
Director:
Michael AptedWriter:
Ron Koslow
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Teri Garr | ... | Wendy | |
| Peter Weller | ... | Sam | |
| Christopher Collet | ... | Jake | |
| Corey Haim | ... | Brian | |
| Sarah Jessica Parker | ... | Lisa | |
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | Lee | |
| Chris Gartin | ... | Adam | |
| James Harper | ... | Mr. Rader | |
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Richard Brandon | ... | Dad |
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Gayle Harbor | ... | Joanne |
| Ellen Barber | ... | Wendy's Girlfriend | |
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Richard E. Szlasa | ... | Coach Gant |
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Beverly May | ... | Mrs. Mercer |
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Brian Lima | ... | Robby |
| J.D. Roth | ... | Ken | |
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Because he's the oldest, Jake has been the man of the house, since his parents divorce. When Mom starts seeing Sam, who always seems to be trying some new way to get rich quick, and declares he's the man of the house now, Jake puts up with it. Until he discovers Sam's illegal activities. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
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Jake Livingston had to grow up fast...Because his mother didn't. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 October 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$1,606,214, 28 October 1984, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$6,250,994Company Credits
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Tom Berenger turned down the role of Sam, where it ultimately went to Peter Weller. See more »Quotes
Jake Livingston: You don't want the class to know, you want to be the only one with the answer! You want us to think you're the coolest, hippest... if you're that great, why are you trying so hard to impress us?See more »
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This is another movie about the ramifications of addictions and though it's not "Leaving Las Vegeas" the movie is still welldone and draws you in(it was a book to). It also offers a fresh perspective surprisingly rare for movies of this type-addiction as seen through the eyes-not of the lover or parent-but of the child. In THIS story it's the mother in the family who is problematic-especially when the mother's new boyfriend enters the picture and starts a destructive chain of events.
As in most stories of this genre don't expect sweetness and light. It's a good story to see though and one many may relate too. The book is equally as welldone.