Old Enough
Old Enough is a 1984 American drama film written and directed by Marisa Silver, and produced by Dina Silver. It's also Alyssa Milano's film debut. A low-budget production, the film screened at the Sundance Film Festival,[1] where it won first prize.[2]
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Directed by | Marisa Silver |
Produced by | Dina Silver |
Written by | Marisa Silver |
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Music by | Julian Marshall |
Cinematography | Michael Ballhaus |
Edited by | Mark Burns |
Production company | Silver Films |
Distributed by | Orion Classics |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Plot
In New York City, Karen (Rainbow Harvest) is a streetwise teen from a lower socioeconomic family with a emotionally and sometimes physically abusive father. Karen pursues a friendship with 11-year-old Lonnie (Sarah Boyd). Lonnie is from an upper-class family. After becoming friends, over the course of the summer they expose each other to the very different lifestyles they live. In the process, they learn lessons each culture has to offer. The situation becomes complicated when Karen's brother, Johnny (Neill Barry), shows interest in Lonnie and Lonnie begins to develop a crush on him. Soon, a sensual new neighbor (Roxanne Hart) moves into Karen's apartment building, and Johnny becomes slightly infatuated with her. Circumstances arise that will test Karen and Lonnie's friendship.
Cast
- Lonnie Sloan - Sarah Boyd
- Karen Bruckner - Rainbow Harvest
- Johnny Bruckner - Neill Barry
- Mr. Bruckner - Danny Aiello
- Diane Sloan - Alyssa Milano
- Mrs. Sloan - Fran Brill[3]
- Mr. Sloan - Gerry Bamman[4]
- Carla - Roxanne Hart
- Sarah - Tristine Skyler
References
- "Old Enough". Sundance Institute. Retrieved September 17,2 015.
- Pace, Jon (October 23, 2014). "Don't You Forget About Me: Remembering Old Enough (1984)". Tenement Museum.
- Old Enough 1984, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdkSxX6e8qg
- Old Enough (1984), IMDb, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087837/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
External links
- Old Enough at IMDb
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Preceded by n/a |
Sundance Grand Jury Prize: U.S. Dramatic 1984 |
Succeeded by Blood Simple |