Phil's parents arrive at the fraternity house just in time to see another Groover named Lester pass out (and remain unconscious for most of the film). Gardner is a member of a clique called the Groovers, whose other members include Kenneth Waggener, engaged to be married, and ROTC geek Phil Hicks. He rejoins the graduation party going on downstairs, but not before tearing the picture in half. In 1971, at a fraternity house on the University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas, Gardner Barnes is throwing darts at a picture of himself and his ex-girlfriend Debbie. Fandango marked not only the directorial debut of Reynolds but also the feature film debut of Suzy Amis, previously known primarily for her work in modeling. and Amblin Entertainment on January 25, 1985, and a DVD of the film was released on February 15, 2005. The soundtrack features an original score by Alan Silvestri and music by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays, among others.

įandango stars Kevin Costner (in his first starring role, although an earlier film where he had been the lead actor, The Gunrunner had actually wrapped in 1983 but was not released until 1989), Judd Nelson and Sam Robards. Steven Spielberg saw the film and helped fund a feature-length comedy/drama about five college students from Texas in 1971 who go on a 'last road trip' together, celebrating the 'privilege of youth' as they face graduation, marriage and the draft for the Vietnam War. However, due to his father's presidency at Baylor, he did not wish to portray the Baptist institution in an unfavorable light and gave it the alternative distinction as the University of Texas.

It was a parody of Greek life at his alma mater Baylor University. It was originally a student film titled Proof made by Reynolds while he was attending USC film school. Fandango is a 1985 American comedy film directed by Kevin Reynolds.

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