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Book of Love (1990)
John Twiller takes down his high school yearbook and begins to reminiscence about that time he first moved into the neighborhood in 1956. His teenage self, Jack is obsessed with Lily one of the more popular girls around. The sole obstacle is Angelo, her bullying boyfriend. With the help of his pals Crutch, Floyd, and Spider, he makes every attempt possible to change her mind.
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John Twiller takes down his high school yearbook and begins to reminiscence about that time he first moved into the neighborhood in 1956. His teenage self, Jack is obsessed with Lily one of the more popular girls around. The sole obstacle is Angelo, her bullying boyfriend. With the help of his pals Crutch, Floyd, and Spider, he makes every attempt possible to change her mind.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Comedy, Romance
Written By:William Kotzwinkle
In Theaters:8/3/1990
Box Office:$1
Runtime:82 minutes
Studio:New Line Cinema
Cast
Robert Shaye
Director
Michael McKean
Adult Jack Twiller
Chris Young
Jack Twiller
Josie Bissett
Lily
Beau Dremann
Angelo Gabooch
John Cameron Mitchell
Floyd
Keith Coogan
Crutch Kane
Tricia Leigh Fisher
Gina Gabooch
Danny Nucci
Spider Bomboni
John Achorn
Mr. Joe Twiller
Jill Jaress
Mrs. Kitty Twiller
Lewis Arquette
Mr. Malloy
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