St. Elmo's Fire

“The passion burns deep.”

6.1

1985

1h 48m

DramaRomanceComedy

Director: Joel Schumacher

Overview

Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist Kevin, drama queen Jules, lovesick waiter Kirby, and Wendy, a social worker with a heart of gold--realise the party is over. And as the burdens of maturity close in on the young dreamers, the complexities of adulthood and the daily struggle of growing up put their sacred friendship to the test. But everyone knows life is not a bed of roses. It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, what will it take for St. Elmo's clique to find its place in the real world?

Trailer

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Cast

Kirby Keger

Emilio Estevez

Kirby Keger

Billy Hicks

Rob Lowe

Billy Hicks

Kevin Dolenz

Andrew McCarthy

Kevin Dolenz

Jules

Demi Moore

Jules

Alec Newbary

Judd Nelson

Alec Newbary

Leslie Hunter

Ally Sheedy

Leslie Hunter

Wendy Beamish

Mare Winningham

Wendy Beamish

Mr. Beamish

Martin Balsam

Mr. Beamish

Dale Biberman

Andie MacDowell

Dale Biberman

Mrs. Beamish

Joyce Van Patten

Mrs. Beamish

Felicia

Jenny Wright

Felicia

Howie Krantz

Jon Cutler

Howie Krantz

Reviews

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As with most Joel Schumacher films, this one is beautifully shot. The locations of the film stand out and never overshadow the characters as they go on about their lives. St. Elmo's fire is not comedy-driven and there isn't much of a plot. This is more of a slice of life piece about a group of young people embarking on their careers and lives. The soundtrack works well, the music was good for the time. Andie MacDowell and Andrew McCarthy are great in their respective roles even if Andie's character doesn't speak much. Emilio Estevez and Judd Nelson make honest attempts with the material they are given, and they aren't horrible, but both actors have done much better in lesser roles or maybe they needed more of a role. The other members of the cast just appear to be plodding through the script but that may be what the script called for; if this is the case they did well.

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