High School U.S.A.

TV Movie
1983
TV-PG
1h 36m

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Michael J. Fox, Anthony Edwards, Bob Denver, Crystal Bernard, Todd Bridges, Tony Dow, Dwayne Hickman, Ken Osmond, Dana Plato, Tom Villard, and Dawn Wells in High School U.S.A. (1983)

Set in a senior high school class, J.J. pursues the girlfriend of a rival from a higher clique.Set in a senior high school class, J.J. pursues the girlfriend of a rival from a higher clique.Set in a senior high school class, J.J. pursues the girlfriend of a rival from a higher clique.

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5.5/10

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Trivia
In a scene where Beth (Nancy McKeon) tells Jay-Jay (Michael J. Fox) that she just wants to be friends, Jay-Jay replies, "Like Wally and Lumpy... I'll pass." Tony Dow and Frank Bank, who played Wally and Lumpy on Leave It to Beaver (1957), also appear in the film.

Goofs
The Trans Am switches from a 1979-81 model to a base model 1973 Firebird when it enters the construction area and in a public park staircase (note the rear quarter panel, absence of a front fender vent, and the rear bumper (after the vehicle is crashed).

Quotes
Archie Feld: Chuckie, tell me it's just a couple of scratches. Tell me my father isn't going to kill me.
Chuckie Dipple: The car's totaled, Archie. You're a dead man.
Archie Feld: Oh, no...
Chuckie Dipple: Hey, cheer up. At least we still got the girls... Girls? Girls?

Connections
Featured in RiffTrax Presents: High School U.S.A. (2020)

Soundtracks
Blue Danube Waltz
(uncredited)
Music by Johann Strauss

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9/10

An 80's classic and an absolute MUST for Crispin Glover fans!

Contrary to some of the other comments, Crispin Glover actually does have a big role here, so much so that he should have been listed 2nd or 3rd in the credits. And yes, he does steal the show. Also the chemistry he has with Fox is excellent, and makes for a great double feature with Back To The Future. It is a shame the two didn't make more films together.

Anyways, this is one of the best films of the 80's, TV or otherwise. And its one of the best high-school oriented films as well. The cast is perfect and the story is cute and funny. Also expect some major star-gazing from a who's-who of vintage TV, along with many now-famous movie stars. And above all, for those who lived through this era, it will be a slice of nostalgia heaven.

So give this neglected classic some love! Pronto!