Movie·1987·1h 34m
Can't Buy Me Love
Ronald is making an investment in his senior year. He's hiring the prettiest cheerleader in school to be his girlfriend.
Directed By
Steve Rash
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Nerdy high schooler Ronald Miller rescues cheerleader Cindy Mancini from parental punishment after she accidentally destroys her mother's designer clothes. Ronald agrees to pay for the $1,000 outfit on one condition: that she will act as though they're a couple for an entire month. As the days pass, however, Cindy grows fond of Ronald, making him popular. But when Ronald's former best friend gets left behind, he realizes that social success isn't everything.
Written By
Michael Swerdlick
Producer
Jere Henshaw, Ron Beckman
Cinematography
Peter Lyons Collister
Music
Robert Folk
Editor
Jeff Gourson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
709 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Patrick Dempsey
Ronald Miller
Amanda Peterson
Cindy Mancini
Courtney Gains
Kenneth Wurman
Tina Caspary
Barbara
Seth Green
Chuckie Miller
Sharon Farrell
Mrs. Mancini
Dennis Dugan
David Miller
Darcy DeMoss
Patty
Devin DeVasquez
Iris
Eric Bruskotter
Big John
Gerardo Mejía
Ricky
Cort McCown
Quint
Cloyce Morrow
Judy Miller
Steve Franken
Moda Clerk
Ami Dolenz
Fran
Max Perlich
Lester
David Schermerhorn
Albert
Phillip Simms
Rock
// crew
Crew
Robert Folk
Original Music Composer
Jeff Gourson
Editor
Peter Lyons Collister
Director of Photography
Jere Henshaw
Executive Producer
Ron Beckman
Executive Producer
Michael Swerdlick
Writer
Thom Mount
Producer
Steve Rash
Director
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