The Flamingo Kid
“A legend in his own neighborhood.”
Synopsis
Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Samson. But thanks to a couple of late-summer hard lessons, the teen eventually realizes that family should always come first.
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The Flamingo Kid - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-25
Top Cast
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Matt Dillon
Jeffrey Willis
Héctor Elizondo
Arthur Willis
Molly McCarthy
Ruth Willis
Martha Gehman
Nikki Willis
Richard Crenna
Phil Brody
Jessica Walter
Phyllis Brody
Carole Davis
Joyce Brody
Janet Jones
Carla Samson
Brian McNamara
Steve Dawkins
Fisher Stevens
Hawk Ganz
Bronson Pinchot
Alfred Schultz
Leon
Fortune Smith
Marisa Tomei
Mandy
John Turturro
Ted from Pinky's
David Paul
Turk (uncredited)
Peter Paul
Dirk (uncredited)
Novella Nelson
Lizzy the Housekeeper
Irving Metzman
Big Sid
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garry Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Garry Marshall, Neal Marshall
- Original Score
- Curt Sobel
- Original Title
- The Flamingo Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Mercury Productions, Edgewood Productions, 20th Century Fox, ABC Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garry Marshall
Garry Marshall, Neal Marshall
Curt Sobel
James A. Contner
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Michael Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
Garry Marshall
Director
Garry Marshall
Writer
Michael Phillips
Producer
James A. Contner
Director of Photography
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Editor
Lawrence Miller
Production Design
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Neal Marshall
Writer
Curt Sobel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flamingo Kid
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What is The Flamingo Kid about?
Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Samson. But thanks to a couple of late-summer hard lessons, the teen eventually realizes that family should always come first.
Who directed The Flamingo Kid?
The Flamingo Kid was directed by Garry Marshall.
Who stars in The Flamingo Kid?
The principal cast of The Flamingo Kid includes Matt Dillon, Héctor Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman, Richard Crenna.
When was The Flamingo Kid released and how long is it?
The Flamingo Kid was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flamingo Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flamingo Kid was composed by Curt Sobel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flamingo Kid?
The Flamingo Kid holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).