The Allnighter (1987)

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Three college roommates vow to make their graduation an event to remember - and maybe even find lasting love - during a blow-out beach party in this coming of age sex comedy featuring music by Love and Rockets, Otis Redding, and George Lowell. On the eve of graduation, lonely California college… More Three college roommates vow to make their graduation an event to remember - and maybe even find lasting love - during a blow-out beach party in this coming of age sex comedy featuring music by Love and Rockets, Otis Redding, and George Lowell. On the eve of graduation, lonely California college student Molly (The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs) is depressed by the fact that, despite being surrounded by boys for four years, she's never had a lasting romance. Realizing that this may be her last chance to find the man of her dreams, Molly convinces her fun-loving roommates Gina (Joan Cusack) and Val (Dedee Pheiffer) that they should hit the beach for the wildest party of the year. Even if Molly doesn't manage to find Mr. Right, she's determined to have the time of her life trying. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Tamar Simon Hoffs
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: May 1, 1987 Wide
On DVD: Aug 24, 1999
Studio: MCA Universal Home Video

Critic Reviews

Janet Maslin, New York Times
Mrs. Hoffs should not make jokes about film making.
Pat Graham, Chicago Reader
Hard to say what this is really, except maybe an inadvertent documentary on child abuse.
Richard Harrington, Washington Post
A perfectly dreadful film whose chief selling point is that it's the first starring role for Bangles lead singer Susanna Hoffs and that the director is none other than Mom, Tamar Simon Hoffs.
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
I had a HUGE crush on Susanna Hoffs when this came out, and I still ended up hating the movie.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Tacky 80's cheese directed by the leading lady's own mother.

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AJ V

A predictable story, boring characters, and it's not all that exciting or funny either. I didn't care for this movie, and I do not recommend it.

Cast

            Susanna Hoffs as Molly Morrison

            Dedee Pfeiffer as Val

            Joan Cusack as Gina

            James Shanta as Killer

            John Terlesky as C.J.

            Pam Grier as Sgt. MacLeish

            Michael Ontkean as Mickey Leroi

            Bradford Bancroft as Joe the Bartender

            Janelle Brady as Mary Lou

            Phil Brock as Brad

            Molly Cleator as Rose

            Danyl Deats as Junkie

            Denise Dummont as Julie

            Todd Field as Bellhop

            Robert Goldman as Chad

            Christina Marie Lane as Blonde In Bikini

            Kaaren Lee as Connie Alvarez

            Max Perlich as Benny

            Josh Richman as Raymond

            Will Seltzer as Ted House Detective

            Meshach Taylor as Philip House Detective

            H. Gordon Boos as Arrest Cop

            Sarah Elgart as Jail Attendant

            Steve Ferguson as Piano Player

            Louis Gutierrez as "Louis & Clark" Band

            Walter M.D. Brachlemanns as President Edmunds

            Larry Chapman as "Louis & Clark" Band

            Michael Gurley as "Louis & Clark" Band

            Debi Lester as Killer's Date

            Davey Miller as Surfer

            Reese Patterson as Surfer

            Mary Petrie as Anna

            Kelly Lynn Pushkin as Nancy

            David Salimas as Louis & Clark Band

            Richard Vanderwyth as Surfer

            Ruth Zaharian as Brunette in Bikini

            James Anthony Shanta
            
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