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Book of Love

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In the 1950s, Jack (Chris Young) is dying for a prom date with pretty Lily (Josie Bissett), but she's already attached to bad boy Angelo (Beau Dremann). So, to assuage the pain, he passes the time hanging out with buddies Crutch (Keith Coogan) and Floyd (John Cameron Mitchell). They engage in a number of high jinks involving everything from jalopies to getting drunk for the first time. Although Lily remains an elusive target, Jack does find friendship with tough girl Gina (Tricia Leigh Fisher).
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Caffeinated Clint Moviehole 10/26/2008
3/5
One of the best comedies of the 90s! You can't help but fall in love with it! Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/22/2005
2/5
Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 05/08/2004
3/5
Senior year, bullies, unattainable chick, prom night Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/23/2010 A really, really cute 90's flick that very few people saw. This was another one that I found because of Keith Coogan! Thank you, Keith! See more 04/06/2010 "Essentially Book of Love is a tamer, less boring version of Mischief (another film you've probably never heard of) but lacks the lovely Kelly Preston. If these cookie cutter 50's comedies are your thing, check it out, otherwise continue pretending it doesn't exist, I've already forgotten about it." Full review at: http://www.commonsensemoviereviews.com/2010/03/book-of-love-1990.html See more 02/19/2010 (First and only viewing - 8/26/2009) See more 08/27/2009 A coming of age story set in the 1950's about high school love, best friends and the "what if" that happen in life. With an unknown cast (at that time)...the music of the era is the only thing that propels this comedy. Fans of 'American Graffiti' will most likely enjoy this film more for it's nostalgic look at the music and atmosphere of rebellious youth!!!!!!!! See more 08/08/2009 Not really what I expected, but it was alright. See more 04/23/2009 UN AMOR VERDADERO A PESAR DEL DESTINO See more Read all reviews
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Robert Shaye

Director

Chris Young

Jack Twiller

Keith Coogan

Crutch Kane

Josie Bissett

Lily

Jill Jaress

Mrs. Kitty Twiller

Aeryk Egan

Peanut
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Synopsis In the 1950s, Jack (Chris Young) is dying for a prom date with pretty Lily (Josie Bissett), but she's already attached to bad boy Angelo (Beau Dremann). So, to assuage the pain, he passes the time hanging out with buddies Crutch (Keith Coogan) and Floyd (John Cameron Mitchell). They engage in a number of high jinks involving everything from jalopies to getting drunk for the first time. Although Lily remains an elusive target, Jack does find friendship with tough girl Gina (Tricia Leigh Fisher).
Director
Robert Shaye
Producer
Rachel Talalay
Screenwriter
William Kotzwinkle
Production Co
New Line Cinema
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.4M
Runtime
1h 22m
Sound Mix
Surround