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Fandango (1985)

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Average Rating: 6.3/10
Reviews Counted: 6
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Release Date: Jan 25, 1985 Wide

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The still unknown Kevin Costner carries this film that involves five college roommates on a last "fandango" before they separately face the harsh realities of an unpredictable future. It is 1971, and the Vietnam War has not yet ended. Gardner Barnes (Costner) has extended his college years by six semesters in an attempt to stave off the rapidly approaching future, Kenneth (Sam Robards) has just canceled his wedding in a drunken look at reality, Lester (Brian Cesak) loves alcohol and tags along

PG, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Kevin Reynolds

In Theaters: Jan 25, 1985 Wide

On DVD: Feb 15, 2005

Warner Home Video

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Cast

Kevin Costner
Gardner Barnes
Judd Nelson
Phil Hicks
Sam Robards
Kenneth Waggener
Chuck Bush
Dorman
Brian Cesak
Lester
Marvin J. McIntyre
Truman Sparks
Suzy Amis
Deb
Glenne Headly
Trelis
Pepe Serna
Gas station mechanic
Elizabeth Daily
Judy
Robyn Rose
Lorna
Bill Evridge
Rancher
Stanley Grover
Phil's Dad
Dana Halsted
Coed
Jane A. Johnston
Phil's Mom
Margaret Nelson
Rancher's Wife
Bill Warren
'Truman' Stunt Pilot
Karl Wickman
Helicopter Pilot
Manley Adams
Man on Beach
Don Brunner
Heckler No. 1
Michael Conn
Heckler No. 2
Ken Fagen
Man on Beach
Ben Graham
Mayor
Michael Maxwell Katz
Heckler No. 3
Allen Keown
Butcher
Bill Silver
Man on Beach
Michael M. Vendrell
Helicopter Policeman
Jewel Watson
Salad Lady

Critic Reviews for Fandango

All Critics (9) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (3) | DVD (3)

you might dismiss the movie as filled with cliches, but cliches have to get started somewhere, and for my money Fandango is that start

March 9, 2005 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

A shining moment for Costner....A Warm, amusing flick

March 4, 2004 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

Kevin Costner's Breakout Role, and the Road Trip to end all Road Trips.

March 18, 2003 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Brian Mckay

eFilmCritic.com

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A refreshing coming of age film dealing with college graduates in 1972. This is an ideal movie for a lazy sunday afternoon with Kevin Costner coming off as completely charming and Judd Nelson in one of my personal favorite roles. Nice soundtrack and hilarious scenes evenly balanced with drama concerning the journey to

April 27, 2008

El Hombre Invisible

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I was amazed at how you this all star cast was, One thing wasn't 1985 a little late to be filming movies about going off to the Vietnam war, I mean we pulled out of there in 1973, so what was the real point of this movie. It was funny, like the sky blue Cadillac with the truck front clip. I watched it because I am

January 3, 2009