Tomboy (1985)

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Release Date: Nov 14, 1985 Wide

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A young tomboy learns about love in this undistinguished story that focuses on the coyly named Tommy Boyd (Betsy Russell) who has a penchant for riding motorcycles, expertly tinkering with the mysterious inner workings of car engines and moving parts, and playing basketball. Her interest in men is nonexistent until she meets a handsome racecar driver (model Jerry Dinome) who manages to divert her attention a few degrees away from the underside of a car. After establishing their relationship, the

R, 1 hr. 31 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Herb Freed

In Theaters: Nov 14, 1985 Wide

On DVD: Aug 22, 2006

Lionsgate

Cast

Betsy Russell
Tommy Boyd
Jerry Dinome
Randy Starr
Kristi Somers
Seville Ritz
Richard Erdman
Chester
Philip Sterling
Earl Delarue
Eric Douglas
Ernie Leeds Jr.
Paul Gunning
Frankie
E. Danny Murphy
Pimples
Rory Barish
Jennifer
Cynthia Ann Thompson
Amanda
Cory Hawkins
Carlos
Shane McCabe
Goodley
Aaron Butler
Tod
Friday
Bumper
Danna Garen
Girl in Hall
Dennis Hayden
Bartender
Toby Iland
Harold
Jacqueline Jacobs
Wilde Abandon
Alicia Hollinger
Girl at Party
Carey Shearer
Lanky Kid
Gerard Christopher

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There were a lot of silly sex comedies in the '80s, but Tomboy surely marks the nadir of the genre.

February 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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This romantic comedy is just what the title says, about a "Tomboy". There are a couple of good romantic scenes, and a bit of fun, but in the end it's all for nothing. Overall, it's watchable, but not a good movie.

February 16, 2011

AJ Verser

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First of all, I have to say that I was very surprised to realize that the woman who played JIgsaw's wife in the Saw series, Betsy Russell had starred in a fun/corny '80s rom-com, showing a healthy amount of skin in the process. Russell is super cute in the title role, playing a gearhead who bucks tradition by being a

May 17, 2011