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Say Anything...

Say Anything...

A Lloyd meets girl story.

19897.01h 40m

Overview

Average student and eternal optimist Lloyd Dobler seeks to capture the heart of Diane Court, a beautiful but unattainable valedictorian classmate. He surprises just about everyone - including himself - when she returns the sentiment. However, Diane's divorced, over-protective father soon begins to disapprove of the match, and Lloyd realises that it's going to take more than just the power of love to conquer all.

Directed by Cameron Crowe
Written by Cameron Crowe
Produced by Polly Platt, Paul Germain
Box OfficeBudget: $16.0MRevenue: $20.0M

Top Cast

John Cusack

John Cusack

Lloyd Dobler

Ione Skye

Ione Skye

Diane Court

John Mahoney

John Mahoney

James Court

Lili Taylor

Lili Taylor

Corey Flood

A

Amy Brooks

D.C.

Pamela Adlon

Pamela Adlon

Rebecca

Jason Gould

Jason Gould

Mike Cameron

Loren Dean

Loren Dean

Joe

Johnny Green

Johnny Green

Luke

Jeremy Piven

Jeremy Piven

Mark

Themes & Keywords

high schoolseattle, washingtonhigh school graduationteenage crushteenage lovekickboxeropposites attractvaledictorianteenage angst

About Say Anything...

Say Anything... is a romance, comedy, drama film released in 1989 exploring themes of high school, seattle, washington, high school graduation, teenage crush, teenage love, kickboxer. Directed by Cameron Crowe, it stars John Cusack, Ione Skye, John Mahoney. Average student and eternal optimist Lloyd Dobler seeks to capture the heart of Diane Court, a beautiful but unattainable valedictorian classmate. He surprises just about everyone - including himself - when she returns the sentiment. However, Diane's divorced, over-protective father soon begins to disapprove of the match, and Lloyd realises that it's going to take more than just the power of love to conquer all.

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