The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
John Twiller takes down his high school yearbook and begins to reminiscence about that time he first moved into the neighborhood in 1956. His teenage self, Jack is obsessed with Lily one of the more popular girls around. The sole obstacle is Angelo, her bullying boyfriend. With the help of his pals Crutch, Floyd, and Spider, he makes every attempt possible to change her mind.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert ShayeDirector
- William KotzwinkleScreenplay
Cast
- Michael McKeanAdult Jack Twiller
- Chris YoungJack Twiller
- Josie BissettLily
- Beau DremannAngelo Gabooch
- John Cameron MitchellFloyd
- Keith CooganCrutch Kane
- Tricia Leigh FisherGina Gabooch
- Danny NucciSpider Bomboni
- John AchornMr. Joe Twiller
- Jill JaressMrs. Kitty Twiller
- Lewis ArquetteMr. Malloy
- Anna BergerMama Gabooch
Stills
Themes
californiabased on memoir or autobiographyteenage love1950s