The Flamingo Kid
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The Flamingo Kid

(1984)Directed by Garry Marshall100 min · PG-13Comedy, Drama, Romance
“A legend in his own neighborhood.”

Jeffrey Willis (Matt Dillon) is a Brooklyn teenager who takes a summer job at the Flamingo Club, a private beach club on Long Island, and finds he likes it a lot more than home. Phil Brody (Richard Crenna), a smooth-talking car salesman, takes him under his wing, and Jeffrey starts pulling away from his father, Arthur (Héctor Elizondo). Garry Marshall sets the choice up as college and a modest life against easy money and the club, with the summer running out.

Matt Dillonas Jeffrey Willis
Héctor Elizondoas Arthur Willis
Molly McCarthyas Ruth Willis
Martha Gehmanas Nikki Willis
Richard Crennaas Phil Brody
Jessica Walteras Phyllis Brody
Carole Davisas Joyce Brody
Janet Jonesas Carla Samson
Brian McNamaraas Steve Dawkins
Fisher Stevensas Hawk Ganz
Bronson Pinchotas Alfred Schultz
Leonas Fortune Smith
Marisa Tomeias Mandy
John Turturroas Ted from Pinky's
DPDavid Paulas Turk (uncredited)
PPPeter Paulas Dirk (uncredited)
Novella Nelsonas Lizzy the Housekeeper
Irving Metzmanas Big Sid
Frank Campanellaas Colonel Cal Eastland
Richard Stahlas Charlie Cooper
Joe Grifasias Mario Minetta
Steve Jamesas Renaldo