Overview
Nerdy high schooler Jerry Mitchell is assigned to write an article for the school paper about the infamous new delinquent transfer student, Buddy Revell. When Jerry accidentally invades Buddy's personal space and touches him, Buddy challenges Jerry to an afterschool fight in the parking lot, which Jerry tries to avoid at all costs.
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Top Cast
Casey Siemaszko
Jerry Mitchell
Annie Ryan
Franny Perrins
Richard Tyson
Buddy Revell
Stacey Glick
Brei Mitchell
Jonathan Wise
Vincent Costello
Jeffrey Tambor
Mr. Rice
Philip Baker Hall
Detective Mulvahill
John P. Ryan
Mr. O'Rourke
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Movie Info
Release Date
October 9, 1987
Runtime
1h 39m
Rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy
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