Angus (1995)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Patrick Read Johnson

Writers (WGA):

Chris Crutcher (short story)
Jill Gordon (screenplay)

Release Date:

15 September 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Tagline:

For everyone on the outside looking in... your moment has arrived!

Plot:

A miserable fat teenager secretly has a crush on the class beauty, ends up becoming the surprising participant to dance with her at a high school dance, meaning he's got to get his act together with the help of his best friend.

Plot Keywords:

Dance | Grandfather | Crush | High School | Courage

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Perry Anzilotti	...	Tuxedo Salesman
Kathy Bates	...	Meg Bethune
Robert Curtis Brown	...	Alexander
Kevin Connolly	...	Andy
Tony Denman	...	Kid
Yvette Freeman	...	Science Teacher
Salim Grant	...	Mike
Epatha Harris	...	Ellen, Election Girl
Steven Hartman	...	Rick - Age 11
Robin Lynn Heath	...	Jody Cole
Grant Hoover	...	Angus - Age 8
Evan Kaufman	...	Alex Immergluch
James Keane	...	Coach
Irvin Kershner	...	Mr. Stoff
Michael McLeod	...	Rick - Age 8

Also Known As:

Angus - Voll Cool (Germany)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some coarse adolescent language.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA | UK | Germany | France

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M | Germany:6 (w) | Iceland:L | Spain:T | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #34013)

Filming Locations:

Owatonna, Minnesota, USA

Company:

Atlas Entertainment

Trivia:

In the original short story, Angus' dad was alive and both of his parents were gay. When the movie was first shot, Angus' mom was straight and his dad was gay. After the final cut, the filmmakers decided to abandon the "gay parents" situation for good. The beginning - and some key scenes - were re-shot with George C. Scott in his present role as Angus' grandfather.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the opening football scene, when Angus makes a tackle, the football clearly falls to the ground. In the next shot, it is still seen soaring through the air.

Quotes:

Angus: I don't sweat. I rain.

Movie Connections:

References Superman (1941)

Soundtrack:

Blue Way

What a surprise!

My wife and I rented this movie just because we couldn't find anything else at the time, and did we get a surprise! Great, funny movie, anyone should enjoy this one.