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Baby It's You

Baby It's You

There's the first one. There's the right one. And there's the one you never forget.

19835.81h 45m

Overview

In a 1966 New Jersey high school, Jill and new student Sheik from the other side of the tracks make their way in a first love romance.

Directed by John Sayles
Written by Amy Robinson, John Sayles
Produced by Amy Robinson, Griffin Dunne
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0MRevenue: $1.9M

Top Cast

Rosanna Arquette

Rosanna Arquette

Jill Rosen

Vincent Spano

Vincent Spano

Albert 'Sheik' Capadilupo

Joanna Merlin

Joanna Merlin

Mrs. Rosen

Jack Davidson

Jack Davidson

Dr. Rosen

N

Nick Ferrari

Mr. Capadilupo

D

Dolores Messina

Mrs. Capadilupo

Leora Dana

Leora Dana

Miss Vernon, Teacher

Bill Raymond

Bill Raymond

Mr. Ripeppi, Teacher

Sam McMurray

Sam McMurray

Mr. McManus, Teacher

Liane Curtis

Liane Curtis

Jody, High School Girl

Themes & Keywords

high schoolnew jerseyclass differencesschool play1960sjersey shore

About Baby It's You

Baby It's You is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1983 exploring themes of high school, new jersey, class differences, school play, 1960s, jersey shore. Directed by John Sayles, it stars Rosanna Arquette, Vincent Spano, Joanna Merlin. In a 1966 New Jersey high school, Jill and new student Sheik from the other side of the tracks make their way in a first love romance.

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