
The Blues Brothers(1980)
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.


“Getting into trouble is easy but getting out of it is all the fun!”
Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'Dance TV'. When a competition is announced to find new Dance TV performers, Janey and Lynne are determined to audition. The only problem is that Janey's father doesn't approve of that kind of thing.

Sarah Jessica Parker
Janey Glenn

Helen Hunt
Lynne Stone

Shannen Doherty
Maggie Malene

Lee Montgomery
Jeff Malene

Morgan Woodward
J.P. Sands

Jonathan Silverman
Drew Boreman

Ed Lauter
Colonel Glenn

Holly Gagnier
Natalie

Biff Yeager
Mr. Malene

Kristi Somers
Rikki
Girls Just Want to Have Fun is a comedy, family, music, romance film released in 1985 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, dancing, dance competition, catholic school. Directed by Alan Metter, it stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt, Shannen Doherty. Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'Dance TV'. When a competition is announced to find new Dance TV performers, Janey and Lynne are determined to audition. The only problem is that Janey's father doesn't approve of that kind of thing.
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