california,based on memoir or autobiography,teenage love,1950s

Book of Love (1990)

Poster for Book of Love

Some things never change.

John Twiller takes down his high school yearbook and begins to reminiscence about that time he first moved into the neighborhood in 1956. His teenage self, Jack is obsessed with Lily one of the more popular girls around. The sole obstacle is Angelo, her bullying boyfriend. With the help of his pals Crutch, Floyd, and Spider, he makes every attempt possible to change her mind.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Shaye
  • Profile picture of Michael McKean
    Adult Jack Twiller Michael McKean
  • Profile picture of Chris Young
    Jack Twiller Chris Young
  • Profile picture of Josie Bissett
    Lily Josie Bissett
  • Profile picture of Beau Dremann
    Angelo Gabooch Beau Dremann
  • Profile picture of John Cameron Mitchell
    Floyd John Cameron Mitchell
  • Profile picture of Keith Coogan
    Crutch Kane Keith Coogan
  • Profile picture of Tricia Leigh Fisher
    Gina Gabooch Tricia Leigh Fisher
  • Profile picture of Danny Nucci
    Spider Bomboni Danny Nucci

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Keywords

  • california
  • based on memoir or autobiography
  • teenage love
  • 1950s