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5.9/10   3,624 votes
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Writer:
Kevin Reynolds (writer)
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Release Date:
25 January 1985 (USA) more
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It's the privilege of youth.
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast

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Kevin Costner ... Gardner Barnes

Judd Nelson ... Phil Hicks

Sam Robards ... Kenneth Waggener

Chuck Bush ... Dorman
Brian Cesak ... Lester Griffin
Marvin J. McIntyre ... Truman Sparks

Suzy Amis ... The Girl

Glenne Headly ... Trelis
Pepe Serna ... Gas Station Mechanic

Elizabeth Daily ... Judy
Robyn Rose ... Lorna
Stanley Grover ... Phil's Dad

Jane A. Johnston ... Phil's Mom

Don Brunner ... Heckler #1
Michael Conn ... Heckler #2
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Runtime:
91 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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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. more
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Continuity: Right after the car screeches to a halt in front of the parachuting school sign, Hicks takes off his glasses twice. more
Quotes:
Philip: Texas is really ugly, you know. I mean, what could anyone possibly like about this state?
Dorman: I like the way it's shaped.
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Referenced in Return to 'Giant' (2003) (V) more
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Still one of the best, 10 January 2005
10/10
Author: GTinsdale from New York

A very underrated and under-seen film - thanks to the clods at Amblin (presumably because no one in the cast resembled an alien). Great acting, writing, and directing (from Kevin Reynolds). One of the only films Costner has ever acted in where he didn't resemble a stick of wood. I love this movie through and through. The sky diving scene (which is apparently what the film is built around, Reynolds' student film 'Proof') is fantastically funny from beginning to end. Marvin J. McIntyre is a true hero. GREAT soundtrack from beginning to end. The opening credits alone are worth the price of the rental. And the climax scene at Waggner's wedding is one of the most romantic and sensitive wedding scenes ever committed to film.

Don't miss it.

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