Can't Buy Me Love

[1987, Movie]

Can't Buy Me Love: Review

Originally titled "Boy Rents Girl," this teen comedy from the John Hughes school is part love story, part morality play, and only partly successful. Ronald Miller (Patrick Dempsey) is a nerdish high schooler who longs for a memorable senior year. A summer of mowing lawns has earned Ronald $1,500, which he plans to use to buy a telescope, though what he most longs for is Cindy Mancini (Amanda Peterson), the unattainable blonde beauty next door who also happens to be the queen... read more

Can't Buy Me Love: Cast & Details

Year: 1987
Rated PG-13

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Cast
Patrick Dempsey: Ronald Miller
Amanda Peterson: Cindy Mancini
Courtney Gains: Kenneth Wurman
Tina Caspary: Barbara
Seth Green: Chuckie Miller
Sharon Farrell: Mrs. Mancini

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