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St. Elmo's Fire
“The passion burns deep.”
6.1 / 10• 1985• 1h 48m•R• English
DramaRomanceComedy
Storyline
Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist Kevin, drama queen Jules, lovesick waiter Kirby, and Wendy, a social worker with a heart of gold--realise the party is over. And as the burdens of maturity close in on the young dreamers, the complexities of adulthood and the daily struggle of growing up put their sacred friendship to the test. But everyone knows life is not a bed of roses. It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, what will it take for St. Elmo's clique to find its place in the real world?
Cast & Crew
Andrew McCarthy
Kevin Dolenz
Lead
Emilio Estevez
Kirby Keger
Rob Lowe
Billy Hicks
Demi Moore
Jules
Judd Nelson
Alec Newbary
Ally Sheedy
Leslie Hunter
Mare Winningham
Wendy Beamish
Martin Balsam
Mr. Beamish
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joel Schumacher's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. St. Elmo's Fire is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
