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The time, 1959.. the place, an American diner in Baltimore.

Six young twenty-something's enjoy each others company in the comfort of their diner - visited frequently by them for many years now.

However trying resist their adulthood and the responsibilites that come with it, the men meet and converse about the mundane, titillating and childish details of their lives.

Yet the golden hours pass, their age continues to increase and the men shoulder their responsibilities and suddenly, life is more than just french fries, gravy and girls and they finally leave the diner behind them.

Keywords:

Comedy, Drama, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1982) (4 Star)

Cast:

Steve Guttenberg	.... Edward 'Eddie' Simmons
Daniel Stern	.... Laurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber
Mickey Rourke	.... Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell
Kevin Bacon	.... Timothy Fenwick Jr.
Tim Daly	.... William 'Billy' Howard
Ellen Barkin	.... Beth

Supporting Cast:

Paul Reiser	.... Modell
Kathryn Dowling	.... Barbara
Michael Tucker	.... Bagel
Jessica James	.... Mrs. Simmons
Colette Blonigan	.... Carol Heathrow
Kelle Kipp	.... Diane
John Aquino	.... Tank
Richard Pierson	.... David Frazer
Claudia Cron	.... Jane Chisholm

Directors:

Barry Levinson

Writers:

Barry Levinson

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