Pretty in Pink

Theatrical Release Date: 1986 02 28 (USA)

UPC: 097360421644

Studio: Paramount

MPAA Rating: PG13   Contains:[Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Adult Language, Alcohol Consumption, Suitable for Teens]

Summary: John Hughes crafts an exemplary '80s Brat Pack romance out of the standard Cinderella story in Pretty in Pink. Andie Walsh (Molly Ringwald) is a teenager who lives in the dingy part of town with her terminally underemployed dad (Harry Dean Stanton). She works at a record store with eccentric Ionia (Annie Potts) and is considered a misfit at her uppity high school, but somehow she rises above them all. Her oddball best friend, Duckie (Jon Cryer), is hopelessly in love with her, so he causes trouble for her romantic pursuits. When local rich kid Blaine (Andrew McCarthy) develops a fascination with her, they go out on a date together. Visiting the home bases of each social clique, they are basically ridiculed for their audacity to date one another. When Blaine eventually asks the delighted Andie to the prom, he is threatened by his rich friend Steff (James Spader). The romance versus high school social politics finally culminates at the big night of the prom. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Category: Comedy Drama

Features: 5 new featurettes!
The First Time: The making of Pretty in Pink
Zoids and Richies
Prom queen: All about Molly
Volcanic ensembles
Prom stories
Favorite scenes
Commentary by director Howard Deutch
Wrap up: The epilogue
Photo gallery
The original ending: The lost dance

Pretty in Pink

Format: DVD

Release Date: 08/29/2006

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, DDS2.0 Dolby Digital w/ 4 channels

Runtime: 96 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,French

Subtitles: English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1 -- Pretty in Pink
1. Volcanic Ensemble [6:29]
2. A Stupid Tradition [9:28]
3. Declaration of Love [3:40]
4. The Big Question [7:06]
5. An Incredible Person [4:46]
6. Social Politics [4:28]
7. Wishful Makeuping [7:15]
8. A Mistake [9:40]
9. Don't Take Me Home [5:15]
10. Reminiscing [5:13]
11. The Choice [6:50]
12. Confrontations [9:28]
13. Making Changes [5:24]
14. The Big Night [1:31]
15. End Credits [6:35]

Andrea LeVasseur

The old-time story line of a rich boy and poor girl getting together gets the John Hughes treatment in Pretty in Pink. Andie Walsh is a special kind of cinematic heroine with a self-styled '80s rebelliousness that is done in pearls and homemade outfits. The scenes of her taking care of her troubled father (Harry Dean Stanton) make for some of the most believable drama. The story does take many obvious turns when Blaine comes into the picture, but the supporting cast fleshes out the standard formula. Jon Cryer is a perfectly endearing Duckie, especially during his record-store impromptu performance of Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness." Annie Potts brings in a radically styled perspective and some of the better comedic moments as Ionia. As the rich snob Steff, James Spader is appropriately vile, even if he looks way too old for high school at age 26. Bringing it all together is the excellent '80s rock and synth pop soundtrack with the Smiths, Echo & the Bunnymen, New Order, and the Psychedelic Furs' title track. However, the final act sours as the everyone seems to step out of character and quickly conform in order to make for a happy ending. But due to the genre, a sentimental ending is warranted and nearly unavoidable. Along with Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink is remembered as one of John Hughes' teen movie classics. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Andrew Dice Clay  Actor 
Tommy Blatnik  Actor 
Gina Gershon  Actor 
Terry Wilson  Actor 
Kevin D. Lindsay  Actor 
Melanie Manos  Actor 
Audre Johnson  Actor 
Bader Howar  Actor 
Maggie Roswell  Actor 
Jimmer Podrasky  Actor 
Timothy J.  Actor 
Margaret Colin  Actor 
Emily Longstreth  Actor 
Kristy Swanson  Actor 
Jeffrey Hollie  Actor 
Bruno  Actor 
Christian Jacobs  Actor 
Jamison Anders  Actor 
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark  Actor 
Rock Deadrick  Actor 
Kevin Williams  Actor 
Karen Laine  Actor 
Dweezil Zappa  Actor 
David Sutton  Actor 
Michael Gore  Composer (Music Score) 
John Hughes  Executive Producer 
John Hughes  Producer 
John Hughes  Screenwriter 
Lauren Shuler  Producer 
Michael Chinich  Executive Producer 
Michael Chinich  Producer 
Howard Deutch  Director 
Molly Ringwald  Actor 
Harry Dean Stanton  Actor 
Jon Cryer  Actor 
Andrew McCarthy  Actor 
Annie Potts  Actor 
James Spader  Actor 
Jim Haynie  Actor 
Alexa Kenin  Actor 
Kate Vernon  Actor 

Country: USA