1956: The shy Jonathan's luck with girls changes when he wins the rebellious Gene as a friend in his last year of high school. Gene is adored by many girls and manages to teach Jonathan a few lessons. Gene himself would rather just be with one girl: his girlfriend Bunny. But since his father is poor, her parents don't accept him.
Costume
Poodle skirts and leather jackets that scream 1956 cosplay.
Acting
Kelly Preston's Marilyn—effortlessly charming, unfairly beautiful.
Director
Mel Damski
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Kelly Preston's first major film role after minor TV work—her screen presence here basically launched her 80s stardom.
Released in 1985, this film is peak 80s nostalgia for the 50s—part of a wave including Back to the Future and Peggy Sue Got Married that fetishized Eisenhera innocence while Reagan was president.
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