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Satisfaction

Satisfaction

One Band. One Dream. One Summer.

19885.11h 32m

Overview

When a young rock group called The Mystery gets its first gig at a club, it's an opportunity to see what life is all about. Fresh out of high school, the rockers are hired by an exclusive beach resort thanks to a faded '60s songwriter. There, they meet with romance and adventure. But street-smart lead singer Jennie Lee faces a dilemma: pursue her budding career or finish high school.

Directed by Joan Freeman
Written by Charles Purpura
Produced by Alan Greisman, Aaron Spelling
Box Office0Revenue: $8.3M

Top Cast

Justine Bateman

Justine Bateman

Jennie Lee

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Martin Falcon

Trini Alvarado

Trini Alvarado

Mooch

Scott Coffey

Scott Coffey

Nickie

Britta Phillips

Britta Phillips

Billy

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

Daryle

Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry

Tina

Chris Nash

Chris Nash

Frankie

Michael DeLorenzo

Michael DeLorenzo

Bunny Slotz

Tom O'Brien

Tom O'Brien

Hubba

Themes & Keywords

female bondingwoman director

About Satisfaction

Satisfaction is a comedy, music, romance film released in 1988 exploring themes of female bonding, woman director. Directed by Joan Freeman, it stars Justine Bateman, Liam Neeson, Trini Alvarado. When a young rock group called The Mystery gets its first gig at a club, it's an opportunity to see what life is all about. Fresh out of high school, the rockers are hired by an exclusive beach resort thanks to a faded '60s songwriter. There, they meet with romance and adventure. But street-smart lead singer Jennie Lee faces a dilemma: pursue her budding career or finish high school.

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