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Tomboy

  • 1985
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
2.1K
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Betsy Russell in Tomboy (1985)
A strong-willed female stock car driver challenges her chauvinistic crush to a race to win his respect- and get him into bed.
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A strong-willed female stock car driver challenges her chauvinistic crush to a race to win his respect- and get him into bed.A strong-willed female stock car driver challenges her chauvinistic crush to a race to win his respect- and get him into bed.A strong-willed female stock car driver challenges her chauvinistic crush to a race to win his respect- and get him into bed.

  • Director
    • Herb Freed
  • Writer
    • Ben Zelig
  • Stars
    • Betsy Russell
    • Gerard Christopher
    • Kristi Somers
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Herb Freed
    • Writer
      • Ben Zelig
    • Stars
      • Betsy Russell
      • Gerard Christopher
      • Kristi Somers
    • 25User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast21

    Betsy Russell
    Betsy Russell
    • Tomasina 'Tomboy' Boyd
    Gerard Christopher
    Gerard Christopher
    • Randy Starr
    • (as a different name)
    Kristi Somers
    Kristi Somers
    • Seville Ritz
    Richard Erdman
    Richard Erdman
    • Chester
    Philip Sterling
    Philip Sterling
    • Earl Delarue
    Eric Douglas
    Eric Douglas
    • Ernie Leeds Jr
    Paul Gunning
    Paul Gunning
    • Frankie
    Toby Iland
    • Harold
    E. Danny Murphy
    • Pimples
    Rory Barish
    • Jennifer
    Cynthia Thompson
    Cynthia Thompson
    • Amanda
    • (as Cynthia Ann Thompson)
    Cory Hawkins
    • Carlos
    Shane McCabe
    • Goodley
    Aaron Butler
    • Tod
    Dennis Hayden
    • Bartender
    Danna Garen
    • Girl in Hall
    Alicia Hollinger
    • Girl at Party
    Carey Shearer
    • Lanky Kid
    • Director
      • Herb Freed
    • Writer
      • Ben Zelig
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Tomboy' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

    Nulla facilisi etiam dignissim diam quis enim lobortis scelerisque
    Lorem ipsum dolorSit amet consecteturAdipiscing elitSed do eiusmodTempor incididuntUt labore et doloreMagna aliquaUt enim ad minimVeniam quisNostrud exercitation
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    Comedy

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      During an interview, actress Betsy Russell was asked what she thought about the trailer showing her character as a strong female, but then cutting to her in the shower. She said: "I've never really paid attention to that. I guess strong females still have to take showers. They still like to feel sexy, so I don't think there's one thing that should stop someone from feeling sexy and showing their body if that's what they choose to do. I don't think it makes any difference in the world."
    • Goofs
      The naked man Tommy encounters has tape visible on his lower abdomen, which is apparently being used to cover his genitals.
    • Quotes
      • Tomasina 'Tomboy' Boyd: I prefer to drive myself.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Voyeur (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Tomboy
      Performed by Souvenir
      Music and Lyrics by Al Kasha, Joel Hirschhorn and Michael Lloyd

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 14, 1985 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Crown International Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Adolescente salvaje
    • Filming locations
      • Highland Park, Los Angeles, California, USA(setting: Chester's Garage, specifically the corner of Figueora and Cypress Avenue at 3304 N. Figueroa Street)
    • Production company
      • Crown International Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,100,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,723,935
      • Jan 27, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,100,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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