Getting Lucky
“Middlevale High has Cheerleaders, Jocks, Nerds... and a Leprechaun!”
Synopsis
School nerd Bill just wants to save the world and to score a date with cheerleader babe Chrissie Schackler. Both become real possibilities when he finds an alcoholic Leprechaun in a beer bottle he was about to recycle. Wacky hijinks ensue as the leprechaun, Lepkey, messes up a few of the wishes. Can Bill fight off school jock Tony Chanuka and marry Chrissie so they can fulfill their dream of opening a clinic?
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Getting Lucky 1989 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Steven Cooke
Bill
Lezlie Z. McCraw
Krissi
Rick McDowell
Tony
Garry Kluger
Lepkey
Jean Stewart
Babette
Richard Monda
Teacher
Pattie Gordon
Mrs. Shackler
C.J. Merrill
Tim
Millie Quinn
Mom
Paul G. Kenner
Dad
Devon Kenner
Brother
Dawn Kenner
Sister
James Zoppe
Horseman
Julie Dole
Cheerleader
Bronwyn St. John
Cheerleader
Marshall Hilliard
Jeff
Wendell Stroup Sr.
Coach
Elliot Tonna
Faukett
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Paul Girard
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Paul Girard
- Original Score
- Michael Paul Girard, Miriam Cutler
- Original Title
- Getting Lucky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Vista Street Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Paul Girard
Michael Paul Girard
Michael Paul Girard, Miriam Cutler
Gerald M. Williams
Tony Miller
Tony Miller, Philip J. Jones, Jerry Feifer
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Paul Girard
Director
Michael Paul Girard
Writer
Philip J. Jones
Producer
Gerald M. Williams
Director of Photography
Tony Miller
Editor
Vito Aleotori
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Getting Lucky
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What is Getting Lucky about?
School nerd Bill just wants to save the world and to score a date with cheerleader babe Chrissie Schackler. Both become real possibilities when he finds an alcoholic Leprechaun in a beer bottle he was about to recycle. Wacky hijinks ensue as the leprechaun, Lepkey, messes up a few of the wishes. Can Bill fight off school jock Tony Chanuka and marry Chrissie so they can fulfill their dream of opening a clinic?
Who directed Getting Lucky?
Getting Lucky was directed by Michael Paul Girard.
Who stars in Getting Lucky?
The principal cast of Getting Lucky includes Steven Cooke, Lezlie Z. McCraw, Rick McDowell, Garry Kluger, Jean Stewart.
When was Getting Lucky released and how long is it?
Getting Lucky was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Getting Lucky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Getting Lucky was composed by Michael Paul Girard, Miriam Cutler.