Five college buddies from the University of Texas circa 1971 embark on a final road trip odyssey across the Mexican border before facing up to uncertain futures, in Vietnam and otherwise.
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| Kevin Costner | ... | Gardner Barnes | |
| Judd Nelson | ... | Phil Hicks | |
| Sam Robards | ... | Kenneth Waggener | |
| Chuck Bush | ... | Dorman | |
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Brian Cesak | ... | Lester Griffin |
| 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 we're not trying to expand their MINDS Phillip so don't get picky on me.
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Performed by Ruben Vela y Su Conjunto
Courtesy of Freddie Records
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In the end, Steven Spielberg was so disappointed with this film, he took his name off of it when it was released. See more »Goofs
In the first scene when they are making blended drinks in the dorm you can see a container of Citrus Hill concentrated orange juice, the Citrus Hill brand did not come out until 1983. See more »Quotes
Phillip: They're airheads Gardener. Bimbos. Little girls with little brains.Gardner: "well we're not trying to expand their MINDS Phillip so don't get picky on me.
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I hate to sound like a broken record, but this is my favorite movie of all time. I lost track a long time ago as to how many times I have seen this movie on tape. What a GREAT MOVIE. Kevin Reynolds clearly has this nailed down. Fandango is a movie about 5 fraternity brothers in the early 1970's who call themselves the 'Groovers', who decide to take off on a 'fairwell fandango' as a college graduation right of passage. We learn that they did the same 'fandango' earlier in their collegiate years, and in part, the purpose of this trip is to dig up a relic of that first adventure as the way to close out this chapter of their lives. Along the way, they take part in some wild adventures, deal with being drafted into the war in Vietnam, and meet some unique characters, all of which become the subject of the movie.
I love this movie for a number of reasons. #1, it takes me back to my collegiate days, and the craziness that seemed to define them. #2, it allows me to appreciate the people that populated each and every moment of college, as the characters in Fandango are eerily reminiscent of the fraternity brothers, classmates and band members that I spent 4 years of my life with. #3, it makes me realize that life is fairly short, and if we do it right...we'll be the better because of it.
The music in the movie seems tailored for every scene, even though there are cuts from great artists like Blind Faith, Elton John and Pat Metheney. In particular, the Metheney works in the film stand out. I cannot help but think of the wedding and final scenes when I am listening to Metheney's cuts from his 'Wichita Falls' and 'Works' tapes.
I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who wants to strip off the baggage in life for an hour and a half one weekend, flip the pages back a few years(or more) to the days that were more innocent and raw, and think about the people that were so important to you as you grew up into adulthood. And if you happen to like the shape of Texas like I do, you'll appreciate this movie even more.(see the movie and you'll know what I am talking about) Go ahead....take this wild ride for all its worth. You will not regret it!!