FACTOID # 33: Kenyan women work 35% longer than their menfolk.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

FACTS & STATISTICS    Simple view

  1. Select countries to view: (hold down Control key and click to select several)

     

     

    Compare:

     

     

  1. Select fact or statistic: (* = graphable)

     

     

     

  2. (OPTIONAL) Compare to statistic: (both need to be graphable)

     

     

     

  3. View result as:

     

       
(OR) SEARCH ALL encyclopedia, stats & forums:   

Encyclopedia > Where the Boys Are '84
Where the Boys Are '84
Directed by Hy Averback
Produced by Allan Carr
Written by Jeff Burkhart
Stu Krieger
Starring Lisa Hartman
Lorna Luft
Wendy Schaal
Lynn-Holly Johnson
Russell Todd
Louise Sorel
Alana Stewart
Christopher McDonald
Howard McGillin
Music by Sylvester Levay
Cinematography James A. Contner
Editing by Bobbie Shapiro
Mel Shapiro
Distributed by TriStar Pictures
Release date(s) April 6, 1984 (USA)
Running time 94 minutes
Country U.S.
Language English
Gross revenue $10,530,000 (USA) (sub-total)
IMDb profile

Where the Boys Are '84 is a 1984 teen sex comedy, starring Lisa Hartman, Lorna Luft, Wendy Schaal and Lynn-Holly Johnson. Directed by Hy Averback and produced by Allan Carr, it was the second release from TriStar Pictures and a remake of the 1960 film Where the Boys Are. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Allan Carr (born Allan Solomon on May 27, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois) was an American film producer and manager of actors and musicians. ... Lisa Hartman (b. ... Lorna Luft (born November 21, 1952 in Santa Monica, California) is the daughter of the legendary singer/actress, Judy Garland and Judys third husband and manager, Sidney Luft. ... Wendy Schaal (born on 2 July 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, USA) is an American actress. ... Lynn-Holly Johnson (born December 13, 1958) Professional ice skater and actress. ... Louise Sorel Louise Sorel (born August 6, 1940 in New York City) is best known as villainess Vivian Alamain on the NBC daytime serial, Days of Our Lives. ... Alana Stewart (born Alana Collins, May 1946 in San Diego, California), is a former model, now actress who is best known for her socialite children. ... Christopher McDonald Christopher McDonald (born February 15, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA) is an American actor. ... Howard McGillin (born November 5, 1953, in Los Angeles, California, USA) is an accomplished stage, screen and television actor. ... Sylvester Levay is a Hungarian composer. ... James A. Contner is a television director. ... Mel Shapiro is an award-winning American theatre director and writer, college professor, and author. ... The TriStar Pictures logo from 1993 to the present TriStar redirects here. ... is the 96th day of the year (97th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Lisa Hartman (b. ... Lorna Luft (born November 21, 1952 in Santa Monica, California) is the daughter of the legendary singer/actress, Judy Garland and Judys third husband and manager, Sidney Luft. ... Wendy Schaal (born on 2 July 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, USA) is an American actress. ... Lynn-Holly Johnson (born December 13, 1958) Professional ice skater and actress. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Allan Carr (born Allan Solomon on May 27, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois) was an American film producer and manager of actors and musicians. ... The TriStar Pictures logo from 1993 to the present TriStar redirects here. ... In film, a remake is a newer version of a previously released film or a newer version of the source (play, novel, story, etc. ... See also: 1959 in film 1960 1961 in film 1950s in film 1960s in film years in film film // Events April 20 - for the first time since coming home from military service in Germany, Elvis Presley returns to Hollywood, California to film G.I. Blues August 10 - Filming of West... Where the Boys Are is a 1960 American motion picture comedy about four Midwestern college co-eds who spend spring break in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ...

Contents

Summary

Four curvy college co-eds head south on a spring break trek to Fort Lauderdale seeking fun in the sun: Carole (Lorna Luft) taking a separate vacation from her steady boyfriend, winds up as a hot contender in a "Hot Bod Contest"; Jennie (Lisa Hartman) is doubly lucky, courted by both a rich classical pianist and a devil-may-care rocker; Sandra (Wendy Schaal) looking for the Mr. Right who will finally satisfy her; and Laurie (Lynn-Holly Johnson) who dreams of a night of unbridled passion with a real he-man.


Release

Where the Boys Are '84 was released nationwide on April 6, 1984 and was both a box office and critical flop, earning one of the year's worst reviews for a film. It ranked #5 at the US box office grossing $3.6 million on its opening weekend. Its total domestic gross was $10,530,000. is the 96th day of the year (97th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ... The term box office can refer to either: A place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to a venue The amount of business a particular production, such as a movie or theatre show, does. ... The term box office can refer to either: A place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to a venue The amount of business a particular production, such as a movie or theatre show, does. ...


Although released on VHS videocassette during the 1980s, the film has long been out of print and has never been released on DVD. Bottom view of VHS cassette with magnetic tape exposed Top view of VHS cassette with front casing removed The Video Home System, better known by its abbreviation VHS is a recording and playing standard for analog video cassette recorders (VCRs), developed by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) and launched... Size comparison: A 12 cm Sony DVD+RW and a 19 cm Dixon Ticonderoga pencil. ...


Awards and nominations

Won: Worst Supporting Actress (Lynn-Holly Johnson)
Nominated: Worst Picture
Nominated: Worst Screenplay
Nominated: Worst Musical Score
Nominated: Worst New Star (Russell Todd)

Razzie Award The Raspberry Awards or Razzies, first awarded in 1981, were created by John Wilson in 1980, intended to counterpoint the Academy Awards by dishonoring the worst acting, screenwriting, songwriting, directing, and films that the film industry had to offer. ... Razzie Award The Raspberry Awards or Razzies, first awarded in 1981, were created by John Wilson in 1980, intended to counterpoint the Academy Awards by dishonoring the worst acting, screenwriting, songwriting, directing, and films that the film industry had to offer. ... Lynn-Holly Johnson (born December 13, 1958) Professional ice skater and actress. ... Razzie Award The Raspberry Awards or Razzies, first awarded in 1981, were created by John Wilson in 1980, intended to counterpoint the Academy Awards by dishonoring the worst acting, screenwriting, songwriting, directing, and films that the film industry had to offer. ... Razzie Award The Raspberry Awards or Razzies, first awarded in 1981, were created by John Wilson in 1980, intended to counterpoint the Academy Awards by dishonoring the worst acting, screenwriting, songwriting, directing, and films that the film industry had to offer. ... Razzie Award The Raspberry Awards or Razzies, first awarded in 1981, were created by John Wilson in 1980, intended to counterpoint the Academy Awards by dishonoring the worst acting, screenwriting, songwriting, directing, and films that the film industry had to offer. ... Razzie Award The Raspberry Awards or Razzies, first awarded in 1981, were created by John Wilson in 1980, intended to counterpoint the Academy Awards by dishonoring the worst acting, screenwriting, songwriting, directing, and films that the film industry had to offer. ...

Filming locations

Filming Dates: May 15, 1983 - July 1983 Nickname: Coordinates: , Country United States State Florida County Palm Beach Founded 1925 Government  - Type Commission-Manager  - Mayor Steven L. Abrams Area  - City  29. ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country United States State Florida County Broward Established 27 March 1911 Government  - Type Commission-Manager  - Mayor Jim Naugle Area  - City  36. ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country United States State Florida County Broward Established 27 March 1911 Government  - Type Commission-Manager  - Mayor Jim Naugle Area  - City  36. ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country United States State Florida County Broward Established 28 November 1925 Government  - Type Commission-Manager  - Mayor Mara Giulianti Area  - City  30. ... is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ...


External link


  Results from FactBites:
 
Beastie Boys Tickets, Beastie Boys Concert Tickets at StubHub! (477 words)
The Beastie Boys — Mike D, MCA and Ad-Rock — are one of the best-known rap groups of all time.
Beastie Boy tickets are available for this first major white rap group that made waves in the music business.
The Beastie Boys are considered one of the most influential and motivated bands of the 90's and are known for breaking the genre barriers and developing their own sound.
1984 Golden Raspberry Awards - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (373 words)
Where The Boys Are '84, screenplay by Stu Krieger and Jeff Burkhart, "suggested" by the novel by Glendon Swarthout
Where The Boys Are '84, original music by Sylvester Levay, soundtrack produced by Dennis Pregnolato
Russell Todd in Where The Boys Are '84
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.