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Mischief

  • 19851985
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  • 1h 37m
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6.5/10
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Kelly Preston and Doug McKeon in Mischief (1985)
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Obsessed with the hottest girl in class, a gawky high-school student of 1956 takes a crash course in teenage coolness from his motorcycle-rebel neighbor.Obsessed with the hottest girl in class, a gawky high-school student of 1956 takes a crash course in teenage coolness from his motorcycle-rebel neighbor.Obsessed with the hottest girl in class, a gawky high-school student of 1956 takes a crash course in teenage coolness from his motorcycle-rebel neighbor.

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  • Director
    • Mel Damski
  • Writer
    • Noel Black
  • Stars
    • Doug McKeon
    • Catherine Mary Stewart
    • Kelly Preston
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mel Damski
  • Writer
    • Noel Black
  • Stars
    • Doug McKeon
    • Catherine Mary Stewart
    • Kelly Preston
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 66User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
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    Kelly Preston, Doug McKeon, Chris Nash, and Catherine Mary Stewart in Mischief (1985)
    Kelly Preston and Doug McKeon in Mischief (1985)
    Kelly Preston and Doug McKeon in Mischief (1985)
    Kelly Preston and Doug McKeon in Mischief (1985)
    Mischief (1985)
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    Kelly Preston and Doug McKeon in Mischief (1985)
    Kelly Preston and Doug McKeon in Mischief (1985)
    Kelly Preston and Doug McKeon in Mischief (1985)
    Kelly Preston and Doug McKeon in Mischief (1985)
    Kelly Preston and Doug McKeon in Mischief (1985)
    Kelly Preston and Doug McKeon in Mischief (1985)

    Top cast

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    Doug McKeon
    Doug McKeon
    • Jonathanas Jonathan
    Catherine Mary Stewart
    Catherine Mary Stewart
    • Bunnyas Bunny
    Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston
    • Marilynas Marilyn
    Chris Nash
    Chris Nash
    • Geneas Gene
    D.W. Brown
    D.W. Brown
    • Kennyas Kenny
    Jami Gertz
    Jami Gertz
    • Rosalieas Rosalie
    Margaret Blye
    Margaret Blye
    • Claire Milleras Claire Miller
    • (as Maggie Blye)
    Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis
    • Mr. Milleras Mr. Miller
    Terry O'Quinn
    Terry O'Quinn
    • Claude Harbroughas Claude Harbrough
    Darren Ewing
    • Tedas Ted
    Dennis L. O'Connell
    • T.J.as T.J.
    Bob McGuire
    • Mr. Hewittas Mr. Hewitt
    Bryce Kasson
    • Robbieas Robbie
    Andrew Ream
    • Harry Horneras Harry Horner
    Julie Noble
    • Mrs. McCauleyas Mrs. McCauley
    Bob Banks
    Bob Banks
    • Mr. Hartmanas Mr. Hartman
    Charles Dodrill
    • Mr. Harstadtas Mr. Harstadt
    Jordan Baker
    • Mrs. Newellas Mrs. Newell
    • Director
      • Mel Damski
    • Writer
      • Noel Black
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    Storyline

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    In 1956, 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 things. Gene himself would rather just be with one girl: his girlfriend Bunny, but since his father is poor, her parents don't accept him. —Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>
    • small town
    • female full frontal nudity
    • female rear nudity
    • year 1956
    • white bra and panties
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      • The first time seems like the worst time, but it's the one time you'll never forget!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The original title of the film was "Heart and Soul". It was then changed to "Getting Lucky". Finally, just prior to release, "Mischief" was chosen.
    • Goofs
      As Kenny and his pals make their way into the drive-in, there is a 4-sided illuminated Kroger sign in the background that is not true to the era.
    • Quotes

      Gene Harbrough: [Referring to Kenny] Who's he, the town asshole?

      Jonathan Bellah: Yeah. And he's really good at it, too.

    • Crazy credits
      The 20th Century Fox logo fades to reveal the iconic phrase from Star Wars, "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." This appears for several seconds before "Nelsonville, Ohio 1956" is added to the the still.
    • Alternate versions
      The US Home Video version on VHS shows more nudity than the theatrical and DVD releases. This is due to a framing issue, and not alternate or extended footage. The VHS version must be open matte. It shows more image above and below the 1.85:1 framing, but some of the image on the left and right is cropped. This results in quite a bit more female nudity during the sex scene.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Songwriter/Nineteen Eighty-Four/Witness/Mrs. Soffel (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Blueberry Hill
      Written by Al Lewis, Vincent Rose, Larry Stock

      Performed by Fats Domino

    User reviews66

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Friendship, Love and Rivalry
    In 1956, in Nelsonville, Ohio, the clumsy teenager Jonathan Bellah (Doug McKeon) dreams on getting into the pants of the hot school mate Marilyn McCauley (Kelly Preston). However he is shy and has no experience with girls. When the handsome and rebel Gene Harbrough (Chris Nash) moves with his father to the house next door, he immediately befriends Jonathan and decides to teach him how to be attractive to women. Then he has a minor accident with his motorcycle when the car driven by the wealthy Kenny (D.W. Brown) almost hit him. Gen has a crush on Kenny´s girlfriend Bunny Miller (Catherine Mary Stewart). Later Jonathan and Gene go to a fair and meet Marilyn, Bunny and their mate Rosalie (Jami Gertz). They schedule a date to the drive-in but when Kenny sees Bunny, he challenges Gene to a car race in the beginning of their rivalry and contest. Meanwhile Jonathan gets closer to Marilyn.

    "Mischief" is another gem from the 80´s, with a story of friendship, love and rivalry. Gene is a nice character, Bunny is sweet, Marilyn is hot, Kenny is the villain and the clumsy Jonathan is very funny, but his dream comes true. This film is a classic and the viewer never gets tired seeing it again every now and then. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "A Primeira Transa de Jonathan" (Jonathan´s First Score")
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Heart & Soul
    • Filming locations
      • Canal Winchester, Ohio, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,692,426
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,618,460
      • Feb 10, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,692,426
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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