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Book of Love
“Some things never change.”
5.5 / 10• 1990• 1h 22m•PG-13• English
ComedyRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Michael McKean
Adult Jack Twiller
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Shaye's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Book of Love is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
