Fandango (1985)
Average Rating: 6.3/10
Reviews Counted: 6
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 3
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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
Jan 25, 1985 Wide
Feb 15, 2005
Warner Home Video
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Cast
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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
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you might dismiss the movie as filled with cliches, but cliches have to get started somewhere, and for my money Fandango is that start
A shining moment for Costner....A Warm, amusing flick
Kevin Costner's Breakout Role, and the Road Trip to end all Road Trips.
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Fandango is reminiscent of American Graffiti on a smaller scale but with the same sense of nostalgia and impending lost youth. It's definitely worth renting for a special moment at the beginning of Costner's and Reynolds careers when they were both young unknowns. It's refreshing to be reminded at how subtle and flexible Costner could be then, and at how good a debut the film was for Reynolds.