Fandango
Directed by	Kevin Reynolds
Produced by	Tim Zinnemann
Written by	Kevin Reynolds
Starring	Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, Sam Robards, Chuck Bush
Music by	Alan Silvestri
Distributed by	Warner Brothers
Release date(s)	January 25, 1985
Running time	91 min.
Language	English
IMDb profile

Fandango was originally a 30 minute black and white student film titled "Montezuma's Revenge" by Kevin Reynolds while he was a student at USC Film. It was a parody of Greek life at his alma mater Baylor University, however due to his father's presidency at the school he did not wish to portray the Baptist institution in an unfavorable light and gave it the alternate distinction as the University of Texas. Steven Spielberg saw it and helped fund a feature length comedy/drama about five college students from Texas in 1971 who go on a 'last' roadtrip together, celebrating the "privilege of youth" as they face graduation, marriage, and the Draft for the Vietnam War. It was directed by Reynolds and stars Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, and Sam Robards. The movie was released by Warner Bros. and Amblin Entertainment on January 25, 1985 and a DVD of the film was released on February 15, 2005. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Kevin Reynolds refers to: Kevin Reynolds (director) Kevin Reynolds (figure skater) Category: ... Kevin Reynolds (born January 17, 1952), is a film director and writer. ... Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American film actor and director who often produces his own films. ... Judd Nelson as John Bender in The Breakfast Club Judd Asher Nelson (born November 28, 1959 in Portland, Maine) is an American actor and writer. ... Sam Robards is an American actor. ... Charles R. Bush III (born July 1, 1961 in Louisiana) is a filmmaker primarily know for co-starring next to Kevin Costner in the 1985 film Fandango . ... Alan Silvestri (b. ... Warner Bros. ... is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Kevin Reynolds (born January 17, 1952), is a film director and writer. ... Baylor University is a private, Baptist-affiliated research university located in Waco, Texas. ... Steven Allan Spielberg (born December 18, 1946)[1] is an American film director and producer. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Academic procession during the University of Canterbury graduation ceremony. ... Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ... The United States has employed conscription (mandatory military service, also called the draft) several times, usually during war but also during the nominal peace of the Cold War. ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American film actor and director who often produces his own films. ... Judd Nelson as John Bender in The Breakfast Club Judd Asher Nelson (born November 28, 1959 in Portland, Maine) is an American actor and writer. ... Sam Robards is an American actor. ... “WB” redirects here. ... Amblin Entertainment logo. ... is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... Size comparison: A 12 cm Sony DVD+RW and a 19 cm Dixon Ticonderoga pencil. ... is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Plot outline

It's 1971 at a frat house on the University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas. The film's first image is of Gardner Barnes (Kevin Costner) throwing darts at a picture of him and his ex-girlfriend (Suzy Amis). He rejoins the graduation party going on downstairs, but not before tearing the picture in half. Gardner is a member of a clique called the Groovers, whose other members include Kenneth Waggener (Sam Robards) who's engaged to be married; ROTC geek Phil Hicks (Judd Nelson) whose parents have just come to town and to the frat house just in time to see another Groover, Lester (Brian Cesak) pass out (he'll stay out for most of the film); and the strong quiet seminary student Dorman (Chuck Bush). Kenneth interrupts the festivities by announcing his student deferment has expired and he is now to be drafted into the Army. Gardner isn't surprised: his own notice came weeks before. The Groovers decide to celebrate their last days before the draft by going on a road trip, intending to stop at a notorious roadhouse and dig up someone - or something - named "Dom" buried under a boulder on the shores of the Rio Grande. The University of Texas System comprises fifteen educational institutions in Texas, of which nine are general academic universities, and six are health institutions. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: , Country State Counties Travis County Government  - Mayor Will Wynn Area  - City  296. ... Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American film actor and director who often produces his own films. ... Suzy Amis Suzy Amis (born January 5, 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American film actress and model. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sam Robards is an American actor. ... The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is a training program of the United States armed forces present on college campuses to recruit and educate commissioned officers. ... Judd Nelson as John Bender in The Breakfast Club Judd Asher Nelson (born November 28, 1959 in Portland, Maine) is an American actor and writer. ... For the Ecuadorian artist, see Manuel Rendón Seminario. ... Charles R. Bush III (born July 1, 1961 in Louisiana) is a filmmaker primarily know for co-starring next to Kevin Costner in the 1985 film Fandango . ... The United States has employed conscription (mandatory military service, also called the draft) several times, usually during war but also during the nominal peace of the Cold War. ... A roadhouse is a theatre building that does not house a producing company of its own, but instead rents its facility to production companies. ... For other uses, see Rio Grande (disambiguation). ...

The Groovers drive all night before making a "rest stop". Some, most notably Phil, resist going on, but Gardner presses them on. Kenneth soon reveals he has decided to call off his engagement to Debbie on account of being drafted. Gardner reacts (strangely) with some joy and relief but then, Phil's car runs out of gas, and the Groovers must decide whether to walk to the nearest town or hitch. Phil is adamant about not leaving his car behind, when someone gets an idea: a train is about to pass on a railroad track parallel to the road. Dorman grabs some cable from a fence and makes a lasso. He attaches the other end to the front bumper of the car, as the train passes, Dorman lassos the back of the train. The Groovers are in the car, waiting, when Kenneth asks, "How are we going to stop?" But this is answered when the bumper - and the grill, and the hood, and indeed the entire front end of the body of the car - is pulled off, leaving the car in place. The Groovers just manage to push the car to the nearest town, leave it at a garage where it won't be ready until the next morning, and have a bite at the Sonic. They meet up with some local "jail bait" and come upon the tombstone of a fallen Vietnam War veteran. Kenneth says, "I can't go (to Vietnam)." Gardner replies, "Then don't" Later that night the four Groovers end up sleeping at the former movie set for Giant (film). This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ... Sonic Corporation NASDAQ: SONC (operating name: Sonic Drive-In) is an American fast-food restaurant chain based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, that creates the drive-in diner feel of the 1950s, complete with carhops who often wear roller skates. ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... Giant is a 1956 film which tells the story of rival ranchers and oilmen in West Texas in the middle years of the 20th century. ...

The car is repaired the next morning (though the front end doesn't match the car at all) and the Groovers continue on their way. Phil is complaining about wanting to go back - and thinking Gardner is attempting to flee to Mexico to avoid the draft - when Kenneth shouts angrily at him. At this point, Gardner confesses they only let Phil hang with them because they felt sorry for him. Humiliated, Phil retorts that he'll take on any challenge at any time. At this point, the boys see a sign for a flying school that gives parachute jumping lessons. Phil reluctantly agrees. Gardner cons the rather hippy-ish instructor, one Truman Sparks (Marvin J. McIntyre) into giving them a free lesson. Phil is feeling terrified but goes up into Truman's plane anyway. It's then the boys realize that Phil got a parachute full of Truman's dirty laundry. They try desperately to warn him (there's no ground-to-plane communication) but fail. Fortunately, Truman and Phil are connected by walkie-talkie, and when the main chute fails, Phil, scared stiff, is able to open the emergency chute on his stomach with much prompting from Truman. The Groovers get a picture for their efforts, letting Phil get some of his wounded pride back. This article is about the device. ... Marvin J. McIntyre, sometimes billed as Marvin McIntyre is an actor with more than thirty years worth of screen appearaces. ... A walkie-talkie is a portable, bi-directional radio transceiver, first developed for military use. ...

After discovering the charred, abandoned remains of the roadhouse, the Groovers press onward towards Dom. They make it to the Rio Grande at last and dig up Dom - which turns out to be a magnum of Dom Perignon champagne. Each Groover takes a drink before Gardner drinks a toast to "freedom and youth". The Groovers are all feeling great about this, even Phil. But Kenneth is disheartened: he's had second thoughts about calling off the engagement. Pondering a bit on the nature of love, Gardner decides to make things right. He calls Debbie, gets her to accept the engagement again, and arranges for transport for her from Dallas to the border town: Truman Sparks agrees to fly there and back. When Truman and Debbie return, Phil notices something interesting: Debbie is none other than Gardner's ex-girlfriend! Dom Perignon can refer to: Dom Perignon (person), a monk frequently credited with the invention of Champagne. ... Champagne is often consumed as part of a celebration Champagne is a sparkling wine produced by inducing the in-bottle secondary fermentation of wine to effect carbonation. ... Dallas redirects here. ...

Through a bit of trickery, he sets up a beautiful wedding for Kenneth and Debbie. Debbie and Gardner share one last kiss before she goes. That evening, after the ceremony, Phil lets Kenneth and Debbie have his car as a wedding present. Lester goes to hitch a ride "anywhere" and Phil and Dorman shake hands before leaving. Across the Rio Grande, Gardner lifts a beer in salute to his friends, safe from the draft in Mexico.

Trivia

• Reynolds and Costner would later go on to film two more movies together, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Waterworld which would actually result in the two parting ways over creative and personal differences. Costner and Reynolds also did an episode of the Spielberg produced anthology series Amazing Stories called "The Mission". Reynolds was Costner's uncredited second unit director and set advisor for the western epic and Costner directorial debut Dances with Wolves.
• The soundtrack features music by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays, among others.
• Sam Robards and Suzy Amis, who played an engaged couple, later married in real life.
• The supposed backdrop of downtown Dallas where Truman Sparks flies to is the city of Tulsa in 1984/85.

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External links

• Fan Site