The Flamingo Kid
"A legend in his own neighborhood."
Originally released in 1984. The Flamingo Kid is a comedy/drama film. directed by Garry Marshall.
Starring Matt Dillon, Héctor Elizondo, and Molly McCarthy
Synopsis
Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Samson. But thanks to a couple of late-summer hard lessons, the teen eventually realizes that family should always come first.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (87 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mercury Productions
- Edgewood Productions
- 20th Century Fox
- ABC Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flamingo Kid about?
Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the pa...
Who directed The Flamingo Kid?
The Flamingo Kid was directed by Garry Marshall.
How long is The Flamingo Kid?
The Flamingo Kid has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Flamingo Kid released?
The Flamingo Kid was released on December 21, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Flamingo Kid?
The main cast of The Flamingo Kid includes Matt Dillon, Héctor Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman, Richard Crenna.