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21 December 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
Everyone knew what Jeffery should do with his life. Everyone was wrong. morePlot:
Jeffrey Willis has just finished high school and isn't quite sure what the future holds. His parents... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. moreUser Comments:
Delightful, some great dialogue too moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Matt Dillon | ... | Jeffrey Willis |
 | Hector Elizondo | ... | Arthur Willis |
 | Molly McCarthy | ... | Ruth Willis |
| Martha Gehman | ... | Nikki Willis |
 | Richard Crenna | ... | Phil Brody |
 | Jessica Walter | ... | Phyllis Brody |
 | Carole Davis | ... | Joyce Brody (as Carole R. Davis) |
| Janet Jones | ... | Carla Samson |
 | Brian McNamara | ... | Steve Dawkins |
| Fisher Stevens | ... | Hawk Ganz |
| Leon | ... | Fortune Smith (as Leon Robinson) |
| Bronson Pinchot | ... | Alfred Schultz |
| Frank Campanella | ... | Colonel Cal Eastland |
| Richard Stahl | ... | Charlie Cooper |
 | Joe Grifasi | ... | Mario Minetta |
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100 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | West Germany:12 | Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:M | Finland:K-8 | France:U | Sweden:Btl | UK:15 | USA:PG-13Filming Locations:
Adventure's Inn, Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, New York City, New York, USA moreFun Stuff
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The first film to be given a PG-13 rating. It was shelved for five months, however, making _Red Dawn (1984)_ the first film to be *released* with a PG-13 rating. moreSoundtrack:
He's So Fine moreFAQ
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This Matt Dillon vehicle serves as the light-hearted equivalent to "A Bronx Tale." Richard Crenna plays the Chazz Palmentieri role as the idolized kingpin and Hector Elizondo plays the Robert DeNiro role of the honorable working class father. There is some memorable dialogue, cute humor, and distinctive card playing (the upside down fan). But, best of all, are the coming of age lessons that are taught to Dillon's character about values, hard work, and summer romance. In the latter category, the movie is aided immensely by the refreshing debut of Janet Jones (now best known as Mrs. Wayne Gretsky). I recommend this without reservation!