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St. Elmo's Fire
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St. Elmo's Fire

1985-06-28 · 108 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Romance · Comedy

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?

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Directors
Joel Schumacher
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, Delphi IV Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 37,803,872

Top Cast

Andrew McCarthyAndrew McCarthyKevin Dolenz
Emilio EstevezEmilio EstevezKirby Keger
Rob LoweRob LoweBilly Hicks
Demi MooreDemi MooreJules
Judd NelsonJudd NelsonAlec Newbary
Ally SheedyAlly SheedyLeslie Hunter
Mare WinninghamMare WinninghamWendy Beamish
Martin BalsamMartin BalsamMr. Beamish
Andie MacDowellAndie MacDowellDale Biberman
Joyce Van PattenJoyce Van PattenMrs. Beamish
Jenny WrightJenny WrightFelicia
Jon CutlerHowie Krantz
Blake ClarkBlake ClarkWally
Matthew LauranceMatthew LauranceRon Dellasandro
Gina HechtGina HechtJudith
Anna Maria HorsfordAnna Maria HorsfordNaomi
James CarringtonGuy
Kaaren LeeWelfare Woman
Nora MeerbaumNora MeerbaumMyra
Don MossMaître d'

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