Almost Summer

1978
PG
1h 28m

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5.8/10

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Tim Matheson, Lee Purcell, Thomas Carter, Didi Conn, John Friedrich, Bruno Kirby, Petronia Paley, Yvonne Sylvander, and Yvette Sylvander in Almost Summer (1978)

A high school student body presidential race gets nasty when the expected winner, beautiful and popular Christine, is challenged by an unknown candidate, Darryl, carefully chosen and managed by Christine's Machiavelian ex-boyfriend.

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A high school student body presidential race gets nasty when the expected winner, beautiful and popular Christine, is challenged by an unknown candidate, Darryl, carefully chosen and managed... Read allA high school student body presidential race gets nasty when the expected winner, beautiful and popular Christine, is challenged by an unknown candidate, Darryl, carefully chosen and managed by Christine's Machiavelian ex-boyfriend.A high school student body presidential race gets nasty when the expected winner, beautiful and popular Christine, is challenged by an unknown candidate, Darryl, carefully chosen and managed by Christine's Machiavelian ex-boyfriend.

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Trivia
Of all the major cast members, each portraying a high school junior or senior, only John Friedrich was under the age of 20 at the time of production. In fact, most of the primary actors and actresses playing students were well into their twenties when filming commenced, with Lee Purcell already 30 years of age and Tim Matheson nearly 30.

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The main plot hinges on Bobby Devito scrambling to find a candidate to run against the popular Christine Alexander for student body President, which is necessary because Bobby's been taking bets on the election (in excess of $2000 according to the dialogue). The problem with his plan is that he's taking bets from the very people who will be voting in the election. In other words, for him to win it would require that the majority of students bet money that Christine Alexander would win the election, and then vote against her.

Connections
Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Earl Holliman/Charles Nelson Reilly/Billy Crystal/Donna Theodore/Merie Earle (1977)

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A Little Bit Like Magic
Written by Ron Altbach, Kelly Sherman and Doc Robinson
Performed by King Harvest

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Featured review

7/10

Hidden Gem

As a revenge to his hokey 'friend', a guy latch a plan to make an unlikely candidate for the incoming school election. Strings attached and loose ends collide, the film implodes into a very heartwarming and highly underrated high school romance drama.

Not really familiar with Motown's dabble to the movie business but this was well made. The acting is not really something to write about AND verges into the Grease discussion of how old are they to play teenagers BUT there's the story is just well made. I guess I had dabbled into too many sleazy 80s comedies that it was a nice surprise that this film has a bit heart and built storyline. Familiar face Didi Cohn of Grease fame, plays a minor role as a damsel wanting the very best for the guy that treated her with a little bit of respect. Though the film centers around. Her older brother and his 'new' friend as they try to sham a win. [3.5/5].

PS. Just a bit of minus points to how they handled the Christine's fall. A bit too harsh for some incel-ish behavior.