The Big Bet

Mar 1, 1985

1h 26m

★ 4.6

Overview

A high school student obsessed with sex tries to seduce both his beautiful older neighbor and the shy new girl in school over a bet, only to end up falling in love.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

G.T. Productions

Film Ventures International (FVI)

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Cast

Chris

Lance Sloane

Beth

Kim Evenson

Michelle

Sylvia Kristel

Norman

Ron Thomas

Jeff

Robert Anthony Marcucci

Frank

Kenneth Ian Davis

Thomas

John Smith

Mrs. Roberts

Stephanie Blake

Rev. Lowell

Eldon Quick

Mr. Roberts

Ermal Williamson

Rita

Deanna Shapiro

Mr. Brown

Norman Budd

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