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| Kevin Costner | ... | Gardner Barnes | |
| Judd Nelson | ... | Phil Hicks | |
| Sam Robards | ... | Kenneth Waggener | |
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Chuck Bush | ... | Dorman |
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Brian Cesak | ... | Lester Griffin |
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Marvin J. McIntyre | ... | Truman Sparks |
| Suzy Amis | ... | The Girl | |
| Glenne Headly | ... | Trelis | |
| Pepe Serna | ... | Gas Station Mechanic | |
| Elizabeth Daily | ... | Judy | |
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Robyn Rose | ... | Lorna |
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Stanley Grover | ... | Phil's Dad |
| Jane A. Johnston | ... | Phil's Mom | |
| Don Brunner | ... | Heckler #1 | |
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Michael Conn | ... | Heckler #2 |
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It's 1971 at the University of Texas, Austin. College buddies, facing graduation, marriage, and the draft, skip out of their own graduation party and head to the Mexican border for some adventure, a buried secret, and one last go-around at "the privileges of youth". Written by Scott Butler <sydtech@skypoint.com>
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25 January 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$50,437, 27 January 1985, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
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Gardner: "Well, I guess I'm just not officer material"
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Written by Carole King (uncredited) and Tony Stern (uncredited)
Performed by Carole King
Courtesy of Ode/CBS Records
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In his book Adventures of a No Name Actor , Marco Perella says he filmed scenes for a dream in which he played a clown/jester character but his scenes were edited out. See more »Goofs
At the end of the film, when Gardner is on the hill overlooking the wedding ceremony lights going out, the sky is much brighter behind him on the face close ups. When it returns panoramic, it is now early evening again.... See more »Quotes
Phil Hicks, Groover: "Do you know what "E" means? Do you know what "E" means? It means empty, Douchebag! Like your head!"Gardner: "Well, I guess I'm just not officer material"
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It's Too LateWritten by Carole King (uncredited) and Tony Stern (uncredited)
Performed by Carole King
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I first saw Fandango in 1990 on BBC2 by chance and as I knew I would be out part of the night I also recorded it. In the end I never went out but it was fate that I got to see and also record one of my favorite films of all time. How this film has never made it to DVD or video release is beyond me, but hey who am I. I'm not American and I never went to Vietnam but this film really hit a cord with me especially at a time when the world was going to war with Iraq and people genuinely thought that if it turned into a holy war we would eventually get drafted. I thought this was by far one of Kevin costners best roles as the cocky Gardner Barns who genuinely cared about his friends and what might happen to them, so before they go off to war they go and find a bottle of champagne who they have christened DOM which is their last link with youth and the good times they shared. It is a very subtle and poignant film and the characterization is played superbly. There are some extremely funny moments in this film especially the sky diving scene together mixed with very thoughtful and endearing moments one in particular when Phil shakes Doormans hand and they say goodbye to each other for the last time. All this along with a wonderful sound track by Pat Matheny and Lyle Mays made this a film I cannot speak highly enough of. Go and see it and also by all Pat Mathenys work which I have. Incidentally everyone who I have ever shown this film to have thoroughly enjoyed it and asked where they can get it, alas I could not help with their request.