Class (1983)

Cast includes:
CHARACTER	ACTOR/ACTRESS	RATING
Ellen	Jacqueline Bisset
Skip	Rob Lowe	½
Jonathan	Andrew McCarthy
Mr. Burroughs	Cliff Robertson
Roscoe	John Cusack	½
Roger	Alan Ruck
Lisa	Virginia Madsen	½
Doug	Casey Siemaszko	½
Julia	Joan Cusack	½
Bellman	John Kapelos	½
1st Girl (motel)	Lolita Davidovich	½

Review

Criminally charming, vivacious and descriptive film about prep school life, youthful sexuality and generation gaps. In contrast to its genre-counterparts of the late 1990s and onwards, Class is neither rude nor vulgar, despite being equally controversial regarding theme and subject. This is a great achievement by director Lewis John Carlino, and it makes the film both pleasant and bold. The swarming collection of up-and-coming brat packers absorb the attention in delightful fashion and help make this both amusing and great fun. Lowe is great in one of his best roles, McCarthy is at the peak of his sensitive persona in the lead, whereas John Cusack fully displays his comedic talent in a wonderful supporting role. One of the best of its kind, and a pinpoint depiction of the early 1980s.