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Sooner or Later

  • TV Movie
  • 1979
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
614
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Sooner or Later (1979)
DramaRomance

Thirteen-year-old Jessie is in love with Michael, a 17-year-old guitar instructor and aspiring musician. When she finally captures his interest, she lies and tells him she's 16. But what wil... Read allThirteen-year-old Jessie is in love with Michael, a 17-year-old guitar instructor and aspiring musician. When she finally captures his interest, she lies and tells him she's 16. But what will Michael do when he discovers the truth?Thirteen-year-old Jessie is in love with Michael, a 17-year-old guitar instructor and aspiring musician. When she finally captures his interest, she lies and tells him she's 16. But what will Michael do when he discovers the truth?

  • Director
    • Bruce Hart
  • Writers
    • Bruce Hart
    • Carole Hart
  • Stars
    • Denise Miller
    • Rex Smith
    • Barbara Feldon
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    614
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bruce Hart
    • Writers
      • Bruce Hart
      • Carole Hart
    • Stars
      • Denise Miller
      • Rex Smith
      • Barbara Feldon
    • 42User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast21

    Denise Miller
    Denise Miller
    • Jessie Walters
    Rex Smith
    Rex Smith
    • Michael Skye
    Barbara Feldon
    Barbara Feldon
    • Lois Walters
    Judd Hirsch
    Judd Hirsch
    • Bob Walters
    Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala
    • Grandma Esther
    Morey Amsterdam
    Morey Amsterdam
    • Eddie Nova - Guitar Teacher
    Vivian Blaine
    Vivian Blaine
    • Make-up artist
    Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave
    • The Teacher
    Mary-Beth Manning
    Mary-Beth Manning
    • Caroline
    Maia Danziger
    Maia Danziger
    • Karen
    Edward Green
    • Dr. Donnie
    Paul Mones
    Paul Mones
    • Arnie
    Grace Davies
    Grace Davies
    • Connie
    Tara King
    • Agnes
    Cheryl D. Francis
    • Debbie
    Emily Bindiger
    • Member of the Skye Band
    Mark Cunningham
    • Member of the Skye Band
    Lenny Mancuso
    • Member of the Skye Band
    • Director
      • Bruce Hart
    • Writers
      • Bruce Hart
      • Carole Hart
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In the movie the characters are depicted as being 4 years apart. Michael played by Rex Smith is 17 & Jessie played by Denise Miller is 13. In real life they were 8 years apart..Rex was 24 & Denise was only 16!
    • Goofs
      When Jesse is eating dinner with her family, her hair is in a ponytail. When she is in the kitchen to help her mother with the next course, her hair is down around her shoulder. When they return to the dining room, it's back up in a ponytail.
    • Quotes
      • Jessie Walters: [getting into the car] Sorry I'm late. I had to change.
      • Michael Skye: It's okay, but now you got me wondering what you look like in your uniform.
      • Jessie Walters: Like them.
      • [nodding to group of girls nearby]
      • Michael Skye: Nah. I bet you look just like you.
      • Jessie Walters: Michael.
      • Michael Skye: That's okay with me. I kinda like the way you look.
      • [grinning]
      • Jessie Walters: Michael, rehearsal. And step on it.
      • Michael Skye: Say it again.
      • Jessie Walters: [hesitantly] Step on it?
      • Michael Skye: Ah uh.
      • Jessie Walters: Rehearsal?
      • Michael Skye: Nope.
      • Jessie Walters: [softly] Michael.
      • Michael Skye: Sounds good, the way you say it...Jessie.
      • Jessie Walters: [awkwardly] Have you always lived in Englewood? And Atlanta?
    • Connections
      Features Mandingo (1975)
    • Soundtracks
      You Take My Breath Away
      Music by Stephen Lawrence
      Lyrics by Bruce Hart
      Performed by Rex Smith

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 25, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hallo Baby!
    • Filming locations
      • Yonkers, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Laughing Willow
      • NBC Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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