The Rachel Papers (1989)

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A teen sex comedy derived from the arch debut novel of author Martin Amis by debut director Damian Harris (son of actor Richard Harris). Dexter Fletcher stars as Charles Highway, a 19-year-old computer nerd in London who has created a program that will allegedly guide him through the process of… More A teen sex comedy derived from the arch debut novel of author Martin Amis by debut director Damian Harris (son of actor Richard Harris). Dexter Fletcher stars as Charles Highway, a 19-year-old computer nerd in London who has created a program that will allegedly guide him through the process of seducing a girl. Charles is determined to win over a beautiful, older woman before he enters Oxford University as a freshman. Then he meets 20-year-old American girl Rachel Noyce (Ione Skye), who unfortunately has a boyfriend named DeForest (James Spader). Since Rachel is a bit of a free-spirited swinger, however, Charles might have a chance, but her complexity dooms his ill-conceived "Master of Seduction" computer program. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: Damian Harris
Genres: Drama, Romance, Art House & International, Comedy

In Theaters: May 12, 1989 Wide
On DVD: Aug 5, 2003

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AJ V

All except the main character are played by good actors, does that make sense? The story is realistic, but kinda boring, an the main character annoys me. Overall, it's okay.
Cassie H

This movie was funny,and also showed the truth that love hurts!

Cast

            Dexter Fletcher as Charles Highway

            Ione Skye as Rachel Noyce

            Jonathan Pryce as Norman

            James Spader as DeForrest

            Michael Gambon as Dr. Knowd

            Lesley Sharp as Jenny

            Amanda Dickinson as Peppermint Park Waitress

            Shirley Ann Field as Mrs. Seth-Smith

            Hepburn Graham as Andy

            Jared Harris as Geoff

            John Daniel McCuin as Chris Minor

            Pat Keen as Mrs. Tauber

            Nicola Kimber as Vanessa

            Shirley King as Tauber Academy Assistant

            Gina McKee as Kathy

            Aubrey Morris as Sir Herbert

            Siri Neal as Suki

            Bill Paterson as Gordon Highway

            Claire Skinner as Gloria

            Willie Ross as Busker

            Jimmy Buchanan as Mr. Greenchurch

            Amy Fleetwood as Rachel's Friend

            Di Langford as Charlotte Highway

            Joe Wreddon as Valentine Minor

            Amanda De Cadenet as Yvonne

            Shirley Anne Field
            
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