No Small Affair
“He's 16. She's 22. All he wanted was her picture. What he got was... no small affair.”
Synopsis
A 16-year-old aspiring photographer pursues a beautiful "older woman" of 22, a down-on-her-luck rock singer.
Top Cast
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Jon Cryer
Charles Cummings
Demi Moore
Laura
George Wendt
Jake
Peter Frechette
Leonard
E. G. Daily
Susan
Ann Wedgeworth
Joan Cummings
Jeffrey Tambor
Ken
Tim Robbins
Nelson
Hamilton Camp
Gus Sosnowski
Scott Getlin
Scott
Judith Baldwin
Stephanie
Jennifer Tilly
Mona
Thomas Adams
Waiter
Myles Berkowitz
John
Steven James Brown
Boy at Stag Party
Joe Cappetta
Cafe Patron
Jack R. Clinton
Bartender
Joseph Darling
Elderly Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Mulcahy, Craig Bolotin
- Original Score
- Rupert Holmes
- Original Title
- No Small Affair
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Delphi II Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Schatzberg
Terence Mulcahy, Craig Bolotin
Rupert Holmes
Vilmos Zsigmond
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly, Eve Newman, Melvin Shapiro
George Justin, William Sackheim
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Schatzberg
Director
Terence Mulcahy
Screenplay
Craig Bolotin
Screenplay
Robert F. Boyle
Production Design
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Rupert Holmes
Original Music Composer
William Sackheim
Producer
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Editor
Eve Newman
Editor
Melvin Shapiro
Editor
Jo Ynocencio
Costume Design
Reid Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Small Affair
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is No Small Affair about?
A 16-year-old aspiring photographer pursues a beautiful "older woman" of 22, a down-on-her-luck rock singer.
Who directed No Small Affair?
No Small Affair was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
Who stars in No Small Affair?
The principal cast of No Small Affair includes Jon Cryer, Demi Moore, George Wendt, Peter Frechette, E. G. Daily.
When was No Small Affair released and how long is it?
No Small Affair was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for No Small Affair?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Small Affair was composed by Rupert Holmes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for No Small Affair?
No Small Affair holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).