Movie·1991·1h 23m
Career Opportunities
He took the job that no one wanted... and got the girl that everyone did.
Directed By
Bryan Gordon
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Josie, the daughter of the town's wealthiest businessman, faces problems at home and wishes to leave town but is disoriented. Her decision is finalized after she falls asleep in a Target dressing room. She awakens to find herself locked in the store overnight with the janitor, Jim, the town "no hoper" and liar.
Producer
John Hughes, Lora Lee
Cinematography
Donald McAlpine
Music
Thomas Newman
Editor
Glenn Farr
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
748 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
Frank Whaley
Jim Dodge
Jennifer Connelly
Josie McClellan
Dermot Mulroney
Nestor Pyle
Kieran Mulroney
Gil Kinney
John M. Jackson
Bud Dodge
Jenny O'Hara
Dotty Dodge
Noble Willingham
Roger Roy McClellan
Nada Despotovich
Penny Dodge
Reid Binion
Cal Dodge
Barry Corbin
Officer Don
Denise Galik
Lorraine
Wilbur Fitzgerald
Bob Bosenbeck
Dan Albright
Dave Hockner
Marc Clement
Otis
Andrew Winton
Boy #1
John Candy
C.D. Marsh (uncredited)
William Forsythe
Custodian
Andy Greenway
Boy #2
// crew
Crew
Glenn Farr
Editor
Peck Prior
Editor
John Hughes
Writer, Producer
Bryan Gordon
Director
Lora Lee
Executive Producer
Hunt Lowry
Producer
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
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