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Kevin Reynolds (writer)
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Release Date:
25 January 1985 (USA) more
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It's the privilege of youth.
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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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The parts that the mechanic puts on the Cadillac are from a 1950 International Harvester pickup truck. more
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Errors in geography: During the helicopter/airplane chase in Dallas, the highway exit signs mention Stillwater, apparently indicating that the scene was shot somewhere in Oklahoma. more
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Phillip: Well, we're not youths anymore, Peter Pan! more
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Referenced in Return to 'Giant' (2003) (V) more
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Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting more

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Fandango's Fantastic!!, 25 October 2008
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Author: Argyle302 from Overland Park, Kansas

This is probably my favorite movie of all time. Kevin Costner's roll of Gardner as a carefree rebel pays homage to legends such as Marlon Brando and James Dean of past. Judd Nelson is brilliant as a young ROTC student "dying" to become a soldier of war. My favorite part is when they arrive at the parachute jumping school. Truman is a such a great character that adds great comedy to the film. And who can forget the drunk they drag along with them. What, he might have 2 lines in the entire movie!? Awesome! It all comes to the beautiful wedding they conjure up out of nothing down in Mexico somewhere. If you have never seen this movie, you must see it! It is more of a guy flick, but I think females would still enjoy it also. It is a great road trip movie! Magnifico!!!!!!

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