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Book of Love

  • 1990
  • PG-13
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.2K
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Danny Nucci, Josie Bissett, Keith Coogan, John Cameron Mitchell, and Chris Young in Book of Love (1990)
A reminiscence of youth in the 1950's.
Play trailer1:51
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ComedyRomance

A reminiscence of youth in the 1950's.A reminiscence of youth in the 1950's.A reminiscence of youth in the 1950's.

  • Director
    • Robert Shaye
  • Writer
    • William Kotzwinkle
  • Stars
    • Chris Young
    • Keith Coogan
    • Aeryk Egan
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert Shaye
    • Writer
      • William Kotzwinkle
    • Stars
      • Chris Young
      • Keith Coogan
      • Aeryk Egan
    • 18User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Trailer
    Trailer 1:51
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    Josie Bissett, Beau Dremann, Tricia Leigh Fisher, and Chris Young in Book of Love (1990)
    Danny Nucci, Keith Coogan, John Cameron Mitchell, and Chris Young in Book of Love (1990)
    Tricia Leigh Fisher and Chris Young in Book of Love (1990)
    Josie Bissett and Chris Young in Book of Love (1990)
    Book of Love (1990)
    John Cameron Mitchell in Book of Love (1990)
    Book of Love (1990)
    Chris Young in Book of Love (1990)
    Tricia Leigh Fisher and Chris Young in Book of Love (1990)
    Chris Young in Book of Love (1990)
    Josie Bissett, Tricia Leigh Fisher, and Chris Young in Book of Love (1990)
    Danny Nucci, Josie Bissett, Keith Coogan, Tricia Leigh Fisher, John Cameron Mitchell, and Chris Young in Book of Love (1990)

    Top cast

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    Chris Young
    Chris Young
    • Jack Twiller
    Keith Coogan
    Keith Coogan
    • Crutch Kane
    Aeryk Egan
    • Peanut
    Josie Bissett
    Josie Bissett
    • Lily
    Tricia Leigh Fisher
    Tricia Leigh Fisher
    • Gina Gabooch
    Danny Nucci
    Danny Nucci
    • Spider Bomboni
    John Cameron Mitchell
    John Cameron Mitchell
    • Floyd
    Beau Dremann
    Beau Dremann
    • Angelo Gabooch
    Jill Jaress
    Jill Jaress
    • Mrs. Kitty Twiller
    John Achorn
    John Achorn
    • Mr. Joe Twiller
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Adult Jack Twiller
    Michael Cavalieri
    Michael Cavalieri
    • Ubaldini
    Gary Ellenberg
    • Drainpipe
    Brent David Fraser
    Brent David Fraser
    • Meatball
    Lewis Arquette
    Lewis Arquette
    • Mr. Malloy
    Elizabeth Rainey
    • Wanda
    Anna Berger
    Anna Berger
    • Mama Gabooch
    Madeleine Berger
    • Cleaning Lady Bomboni
    • Director
      • Robert Shaye
    • Writer
      • William Kotzwinkle
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the book "Jack In The Box", Jack Twiller's experiences are followed from elementary to high school, while in his screenplay, William Kotzwinkle creates a younger brother, dividing these experiences between two separate characters.
    • Goofs
      The poster for East of Eden (1955) shows a picture of James Dean in his famous red jacket with the white t-shirt and jeans from _Rebel without a Cause (1955)_, a movie which came out on a later date.
    • Quotes

      Peanut: She wears a training bra.

      Jack Twiller: Why? So she can learn to do tricks with her tits?

    • Connections
      Featured in Meet Bob Shaye (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Book of Love
      Written by Warren Davis, George Malone, Charles Patrick
      Performed by The Monotones

    User reviews18

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    HIGH SCHOOL MOVIE AT ITS BEST
    This movie is very entertaining and should be mentioned in the same context as movies such as Porky's, Fast times at Ridgemont High, and American Pie. While it lacks the perversion of those films, it makes up with a dynamite cast and a very good storyline. Its got its memorable and embarrassing moments. The party scene and the birthday candle for Shank are my favorites. If you enjoy good old fashioned high school flicks check it out.
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    • Babybull
    • Aug 26, 1999

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jack in the Box
    • Filming locations
      • Glendale, California, USA(neighborhood scenes)
    • Production company
      • New Line Cinema
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,382,259
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $596,131
      • Feb 3, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,382,259
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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