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Fandango

Fandango

In every living species there is a stage of growth between infancy and adulthood... In most animals, it occurs during the first year of life... In humans, it happens right after college.

19856.71h 31m

Overview

In 1971, five college buddies from the University of Texas embark on a final road trip odyssey across the Mexican border before facing up to uncertain futures, in Vietnam and otherwise.

Directed by Kevin Reynolds
Written by Kevin Reynolds
Produced by Tim Zinnemann
Box OfficeBudget: $7.0MRevenue: $92K

Top Cast

Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner

Gardner Barnes

Judd Nelson

Judd Nelson

Phil Hicks

Sam Robards

Sam Robards

Kenneth Waggener

Chuck Bush

Chuck Bush

Dorman

M

Marvin J. McIntyre

Truman Sparks

Suzy Amis

Suzy Amis

The Girl

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Trelis

Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna

Gas Station Mechanic

E. G. Daily

E. G. Daily

Judy

Jane A. Johnston

Jane A. Johnston

Phil's Mom

Themes & Keywords

airplanefireworksautomobileskydivingsurprise partyaustin, texasroad moviemale bondingdustystunt flying

About Fandango

Fandango is a comedy, drama film released in 1985 exploring themes of airplane, fireworks, automobile, skydiving, surprise party, austin, texas. Directed by Kevin Reynolds, it stars Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, Sam Robards. In 1971, five college buddies from the University of Texas embark on a final road trip odyssey across the Mexican border before facing up to uncertain futures, in Vietnam and otherwise.

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