Fraternity Vacation (1985)

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Delivering no more and no less than what its title suggests, this teen movie is about three frat brothers chasing down sex and women in Palm Springs for a long weekend escape from blizzard conditions at Iowa State. Wendall (Stephen Geoffreys) is the requisite nerd of the group whose heart throbs for… More Delivering no more and no less than what its title suggests, this teen movie is about three frat brothers chasing down sex and women in Palm Springs for a long weekend escape from blizzard conditions at Iowa State. Wendall (Stephen Geoffreys) is the requisite nerd of the group whose heart throbs for a certain young woman, unfortunately, she is the daughter of Police Chief Ferret (John Vernon), an aptly-named tough cop who is hardly going to welcome anyone who is after his daughter. Wendall's two buddies (Cameron Dye and Leigh McCloskey) are hot on the heels of the beauteous Ashley (Sheree J. Wilson), but so are a few others, and she does not necessarily bestow her favors indiscriminately -- and so they are having a difficult time of it. Between the music, the locations, and the lightweight plot to match the clothing, this is a typical teen comedy, for and about teens, and aimed at a young teen audience. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: James Frawley
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 12, 1985 Wide
On DVD: Mar 19, 2002
Studio: New World Video

Critic Reviews

Janet Maslin, New York Times
As directed by James Frawley, the film has only two passable gags.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against dumb sex comedies. All I object to is the fact that "Fraternity Vacation" is playing with half a deck -- the male half. The men are the characters and the women are the objects.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Inane though inoffensive.

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A.D. V

Personally my favorite T & A movie from the 80's with a great performace from Stephen (Fright Night) Geofferys and a memorable score from Brad (The Terminator) Fiedel.

Cast

            Stephen Geoffreys as Wendell Tvedt

            Sheree J. Wilson as Ashley Taylor

            Cameron Dye as Joe Gillespie

            Leigh McCloskey as Charles "Chas" Lawlor III

            Tim Robbins as Larry "Mother" Tucker

            Matt McCoy as J.C. Springer

            John Vernon as Chief Ferret

            Britt Ekland as Evette

            Nita Talbot as Mrs. Ferret

            Franklyn Ajaye as Harry

            Amanda Bearse as Nicole Ferret

            Annette Benson
            
            Barbara Crampton as Chrissie

            Kathleen Kinmont as Marianne

            Frances McCaffrey as Hooker Jones

            Julie Payne as Naomi Tvedt

            Charles Rocket as Madman Mac

            Max Wright as Millard Tvedt

            Sheridan Batson as Wine Steward

            Denise Beaumont as Hooker Smith

            Roger Behrstock as Policeman

            Millicent Hawkins as Rape Victim

            Penney Mathews as Pool Girl

            Aurora Rodriguez as Maid

            Roberta Whitewood as Ashley's Body Double
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