Career Opportunities (1991)

Jim is the dorky son of a local cement contractor who lives at home and has no direction. Josie is the gorgeous daughter of a wealthy businessman who dreams of leaving town. They find they have a lot in common.

Director:

Bryan Gordon

Writer:

John Hughes

Stars:

Frank Whaley, Jennifer Connelly, Dermot Mulroney

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Frank Whaley	...	Jim Dodge
Jennifer Connelly	...	Josie McClellan
Dermot Mulroney	...	Nestor Pyle
Kieran Mulroney	...	Gil Kinney
John M. Jackson	...	Bud Dodge
Jenny O'Hara	...	Dotty Dodge
Noble Willingham	...	Roger Roy McClellan
Nada Despotovich	...	Penny Dodge
Reid Binion	...	Cal Dodge
Barry Corbin	...	Officer Don
Denise Galik	...	Lorraine
Wilbur Fitzgerald	...	Bob Bosenbeck
Dan Albright	...	Dave Hockner
Marc Clement	...	Otis
Andrew Winton	...	Boy #1

Storyline

Jim is the dorky son of a local cement contractor who lives at home and has no direction. Josie is the gorgeous daughter of a wealthy businessman who dreams of leaving town. When Jim is locked inside a Target store on his first night as the overnight janitor, he discovers Josie, who fell asleep while contemplating shoplifting. Now locked in together, the pair learns they have a lot in common. Little do they know that two petty criminals are on the lam and looking for a place to hide.

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Plot Keywords:

locked in a store | liar | coming of age | flirting | fired from the job | 

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Taglines:

He took the job that no one wanted...and got the girl that everyone did.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of five films John Candy would appear in 1991. The others are Delirious (1991), Only the Lonely (1991) and Nothing But Trouble (1991) in which he starred in along with cameos in JFK (1991) and this film.

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Goofs

While walking at gunpoint between the electronics department and the snack bar, Josie finds time to put on a bra.

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Quotes

Jim Dodge: I look at my high school yearbook, and I don't see four fabulous years. Actually, what I'm reminded of, is what it feels like to have my underwear yanked up my ass by some big football player with arms like telephone poles.
Josie: Okay, and where are those guys now?
Jim Dodge: [self-effacing] I know they're not working nights at Target, I can tell you that.
[aiming a playful slap at her shoulder]
Josie: [laughs] Yeah, you know, I look at my yearbook, and I see four fabulous years... that are gonna be the highlight of my life.
Jim Dodge: [...]

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Connections

Referenced in Cleavage (2002)

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Soundtracks

Nel blu di pinto di blu
Written by Mitchell Parish (as Mitchell Parrish)
Arranged by Alf Clausen for Moonlighting (1985)
Courtesy of ABC Circle Films

User Reviews

I fell in love with Jennifer Connelly in this movie

A very well done, humorous teenage love story that every "not so popular" guy who was passed over in high school can appreciate. Funny, awkward, and lighthearted, this movie has something for everyone. This was the first movie I saw Jennifer Connelly in and just like the main character, immediately fell in love with her. What an outstanding actress, although this is perhaps not her best performance. All together this is a great "Order in on Saturday night and have a few laughs with the wife/girlfriend" kind of feel good romantic romp.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 March 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

One Wild Night

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,024,800, 31 March 1991

Gross USA:

$11,336,986

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$11,336,986

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hughes Entertainment, Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1