Pretty in Pink

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Cast

Molly Ringwald
as Andie Walsh

Andrew McCarthy
as Blaine McDonough

Jon Cryer
as Phil 'Duckie' Dale

James Spader
as Steff McKee

Harry Dean Stanton
as Jack Walsh

Annie Potts
as Iona

Margaret Colin
as Teacher

Alexa Kenin
as Jena

Kate Vernon
as Benny

Jim Haynie
as Mr. Donnelly

Andrew Dice Clay
as Bouncer

Dweezil Zappa
as Simon

Bruno Coon
as Talk Back

Gina Gershon
as Girl Friend in Gym Class

Kristy Swanson
as Duckette

Emily Longstreth
as Kate

Jamison Anders
as Terrence

Bader Howar
as Sales Girl

Christian Jacobs
as Boy in Record Store

Audre Johnson
as Benny's Mom

Melanie Manos
as Girl at Party

Maggie Roswell
as Mrs. Dietz

Jimmer Podrasky
as The Rave-Up

Tommy Blatnik
as The Rave-Up

Timothy J.
as The Rave-Up

Terry Wilson
as The Rave-Up

Bruno
as Talk Back

Jeffrey Hollie
as Talk Back

Kevin Ricard
as Talk Back

David Sutton
as Talk Back

Kevin Williams
as Talk Back

Rock Deadrick
as Talk Back

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
as Prom Band

Karen Laine
as Girl at Prom

Kevin D. Lindsay
as Kevin

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Audience Reviews for Pretty in Pink

• Feb 23, 2020

  With the exception maybe of TV's Skins, I've never seen a portrayal of High School that shows how high school probably actually was, but John Hughes' films at least find a way to capture the way high school felt, and the way we thought it was. The scenarios and personalities are exaggerated, but they're still genuine. Pretty in Pink isn't one of his best, but it's an adequate entry into his filmography. I don't think he was the best at romance, and since this is a love story at its core, that's a slight issue. The male romantic lead is kinda' bland, and Jon Cryer as Duckie is charming and at times extremely funny, but his role as the obsessed best friend doesn't come off as charming as it maybe once did in a post Not Another Teen Movie world. Pretty in Pink gets a passing grade on the John Hughes scale. It's still much better and more honest than most high school, but it's certainly not his greatest entry. That doesn't make it a bad movie though, in fact it makes it a good movie, just not a great one maybe.
  Michael M Super Reviewer
• Aug 27, 2014

  One of John Hughes' seminal films, Pretty in Pink is a coming-of-age romantic drama. Starring Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Annie Potts, Andrew McCarthy, and James Spader, the casting is exceptional. The story follows a poor girl from a lower class family who finds herself conflicted when she's asked out by one of her classmates who's part of an upper class clique. The script is especially well-written, particularly the characters; who feel authentic and fun. The soundtrack is also quite impressive, and features the pop hit "If You Leave" by OMD. A landmark film of the '80s, Pretty in Pink speaks to the social and personal struggles that teenagers face.
  Dann M Super Reviewer
• Jun 18, 2014

  A sweet coming-of-age story with an adorable sense of humor, an awesome soundtrack and some superb performances by Stanton, Cryer and Potts, and if the end may not please you (like it did please me), the sincere way the movie shows the insecurities of youth definitely will.
  Carlos M Super Reviewer
• Nov 27, 2013

  In typical John Hughes fashion, Pretty in Pink is nostalgic, beautifully-filmed, touchingly honest, and wonderfully enjoyable.
  

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