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The Flamingo Kid (1984)

"A legend in his own neighborhood."

6.019841h 40mEN
ComedyDramaRomance

Directed by Garry Marshall

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

EN

Release

December 21, 1984

Director

Garry Marshall

Official Trailer

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Overview

Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Sam...

Cast

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Jeffrey Willis

Héctor Elizondo

Héctor Elizondo

Arthur Willis

Molly McCarthy

Molly McCarthy

Ruth Willis

Martha Gehman

Martha Gehman

Nikki Willis

Richard Crenna

Richard Crenna

Phil Brody

Jessica Walter

Jessica Walter

Phyllis Brody

Carole Davis

Carole Davis

Joyce Brody

Janet Jones

Janet Jones

Carla Samson

Brian McNamara

Brian McNamara

Steve Dawkins

Fisher Stevens

Fisher Stevens

Hawk Ganz

Bronson Pinchot

Bronson Pinchot

Alfred Schultz

Leon

Leon

Fortune Smith

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Flamingo Kid (1984), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Samson. But thanks to a couple of late-summer hard lessons, the teen eventually realizes that family should always come first.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Flamingo Kid. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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