In the last weeks of a Southern California high school year, Bobby DeVito recruits shy newcomer Darryl to run against his popular ex-girlfriend Christine for student body president, turning a simple election into a nasty campaign of revenge and dirty tricks.
Acting
Bruno Kirby's chaotic scheming energy carries every scene.
Production
Authentic 1978 Southern California high school aesthetic, unfiltered.
Director
Martin Davidson
Bruno Kirby
Bobby DeVito
Lee Purcell
Christine Alexander
Didi Conn
Dobba DeVito
Thomas Carter
Dean Hampton
Tim Matheson
Kevin Hawkins
Petronia Paley
Nicole Henderson
David Wilson
Duane Jackson
Sherry Hursey
Lori Ottinger
William Bogert
Mr. Albrecht (as Bill Bogert)
Gene LeBell
Football Coach
Donna Wilkes
Meredith
Karen Lamm
Felicia
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Martin Davidson's follow-up to The Lords of Flatbush, and features early appearances from Tim Matheson and Thomas Carter.
Released the same year as Grease and Animal House, this flopped because audiences wanted escapist nostalgia, not cynical election satire.
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