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Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
When Keith goes out with Amanda, the girl of his dreams, Amanda's ex-boyfriend plans to get back at Keith. Meanwhile, Keith's best friend, tomboy Watts, realizes she has feelings for Keith.
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Keith Nelson -
Watts -
Amanda Jones -
Hardy Jenns -
Cliff Nelson -
Skinhead -
Shayne -
Laura Nelson -
Carol Nelson -
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Mia -
Ray -
Museum Guard -
Gym Instructor -
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Director:
Howard DeutchWriter:
John HughesAll Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The role of Keith Nelson was written with Eric Stoltz in mind.
Quotes
Ray:
See, a lot of guys I know think that you're... confused. But I know it's just an act. Wanna know how I know?
Watts:
Enlighten me.
Ray:
Because you radiate this sexual vibe and I know that if you wanted, you could be a girl
Ray:
like that.
Watts:
Ray, this is 1987. Did you ...
Goofs
When Keith's sister, Laura, is talking to her friends about her new "popular" status, she has a military-style vest on over a yellow blouse. When we see her jump down after being accused of being "false", the vest is gone, but immediately reappears in the next shot.
Alternate Versions
UK theatrical version was cut (ca. 3 sec) to secure a 'PG' rating. Uncut version was released on video with a '15' rating. In 2002 the film was resubmitted to the BBFC and rated '12'.
Soundtracks
Miss Amanda JonesWritten by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards
Published by ABKCO Music Inc.
Performed by The March Violets
Produced by Stephen Hague
Courtesy of London Records Ltd.
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Drama | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
27 February 1987Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Koi Restaurant - 730 North La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Opening Weekend:
$3,486,701 (USA) (1 March 1987)
Gross:
$18,553,948 (USA)
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