Mischief (1985)

User Rating:

6.2/10   

Director:

Mel Damski

Writer:

Noel Black (written by)

Release Date:

8 February 1985 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

The first time seems like the worst time, but it's the one time you'll never forget!

Plot:

1956: The shy Jonathan's luck with girls changes when he wins the rebellious Gene as a friend in his last year of highschool...

Plot Keywords:

Upskirt | Poor Kid | Mirror | Teen Rebel | Rich Kid

Cast

Doug McKeon	...	Jonathan Bellah
Catherine Mary Stewart	...	Bunny Miller
Kelly Preston	...	Marilyn McCauley
Chris Nash	...	Gene Harbrough
D.W. Brown	...	Kenny
Jami Gertz	...	Rosalie
Margaret Blye	...	Claire Miller
Graham Jarvis	...	Mr. Miller
Terry O'Quinn	...	Claude Harbrough
Darren Ewing	...	Ted
Dennis L. O'Connell	...	T.J.
Bob McGuire	...	Mr. Hewitt
Bryce Kasson	...	Robbie
Andrew Ream	...	Harry Horner
Julie Noble	...	Mrs. McCauley

Runtime:

Sweden:95 min | USA:93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Finland:K-16 (cut) | UK:15 | Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:L | Australia:M | Sweden:11 | USA:R | West Germany:12

Filming Locations:

Canal Winchester, Ohio, USA

Company:

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

Trivia:

The original title of the film was "Heart and Soul". It was then changed to "Getting Lucky". Finally, just prior to release they chose "Mischief".

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Kenny pulls into the gas station where Gene is working to pay off the repair bill on his father's car, the wing vent windows show signs of bubbling between the laminations. Since this movie was set in 1956, a 1955 automobile (the Chevy convertible) wouldn't show this result of the aging process. It's a phenomenon of safety glass that happens over several years of exposure to the elements. Also, there are no rubber window bumpers at the top of the driver and passenger side window tracks (directly behind the wing vent windows).

Movie Connections:

References Love Me Tender (1956)

Soundtrack:

Ain't That a Shame

An 80's Classic

I agree with my fellow reviewer that this movie is a lost gem. However, I would not consider it a typical 80's teenage sex movie. This movie is an eloquent and witty portrayal of love-stuck adolescence at its most hilarious. While the film does contain nudity and boozing, these situations are presented in such a way as could only offend the most prudish of characters. There is something innocent and refreshing about the emotions that occompany this period of every mans life and this movie bring that out perfectly. I have not seen this title in a video store in a long while, so I purchased it from Amazon. The PG-13 version shows up on Comedy Central every so often also. I recommend giving it look if you get the chance.