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Book of Love
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Book of Love

1990-08-03 · 82 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Romance

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.

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Directors
Robert Shaye
Production companies
New Line Cinema
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1

Top Cast

Michael McKeanMichael McKeanAdult Jack Twiller
Chris YoungChris YoungJack Twiller
Josie BissettJosie BissettLily
Beau DremannBeau DremannAngelo Gabooch
John Cameron MitchellJohn Cameron MitchellFloyd
Keith CooganKeith CooganCrutch Kane
Tricia Leigh FisherTricia Leigh FisherGina Gabooch
Danny NucciDanny NucciSpider Bomboni
John AchornMr. Joe Twiller
Jill JaressMrs. Kitty Twiller
Lewis ArquetteLewis ArquetteMr. Malloy
Anna BergerAnna BergerMama Gabooch
Michael CavalieriMichael CavalieriUbaldini
Lin ShayeLin ShayeMrs. Flynn
Allison BarronSparta
Meadow MoniozDancer

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