Two working class brothers court three wealthy and beautiful sisters in a small Illinois town.Two working class brothers court three wealthy and beautiful sisters in a small Illinois town.Two working class brothers court three wealthy and beautiful sisters in a small Illinois town.
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- TriviaThe narrator is played by Michael Keaton in an uncredited role.
- GoofsWhen in the movie Doug writes on the window "I love you", he writes with the finger on the glass that is covered with steam, and it looks nice, but in fact when it's cold and the windows are covered with steam, the steam is always *inside* the room, not outside.
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Helen Holt: There's different kinds of love, darling. Some people you love no matter what, and others you love if the situation is right. To me, the best kind of love is the "no matter what" kind.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Showbiz Today: Episode dated 1 April 1997 (1997)
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Written by Charles Shavers & Sid Robin
Performed by the Ray Gelato Giants
Courtesy of Linn Records
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This movie has not received enough credit. In my estimation, each member of the cast has turned in the best performance of their career. From the relationship between the two lead characters, and with their Mother, and their connection to the Abbotts, this movie tells a moving story with true heartfelt emotion. I cried at many points in the movie. Joaquin and Billy are truly inspiring. Liv Tyler and Jennifer Connolley let us into their world of what life was like in the teenage world of the early 60's. We were transported in time back to that world with all of it social standards and sanctions. Pat O'Connor has outdone himself with this film.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,936,344
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,301,138
- Apr 6, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $5,936,344
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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