About The Breakfast Club

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• Making / Production
• Actors
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About

The Breakfast Club is a iconic comedy film directed by John Hughes. It was released in 1985 and is considered one of the best teen movies of all time. The story revolves around five high school students from different social cliques who are forced to spend a Saturday detention together. Throughout the day, they learn to see beyond stereotypes and discover their similarities and shared struggles.

The movie tackles various themes such as teenage angst, identity, peer pressure, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The Breakfast Club has become a cultural phenomenon and is celebrated for its relatable characters, sharp dialogue, and memorable scenes.

Making / Production

The Breakfast Club was written and directed by John Hughes, who drew inspiration from his own experiences as a high school student. Hughes wrote the screenplay in only two days and filmed the entire movie in just five weeks. The film was shot in a suburban Chicago high school, where Hughes had previously worked as a custodian.

Actors

• Emilio Estevez as Andrew Clark - a jock
• Anthony Michael Hall as Brian Johnson - a nerd
• Judd Nelson as John Bender - a rebel
• Molly Ringwald as Claire Standish - a popular girl
• Ally Sheedy as Allison Reynolds - a loner

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was originally titled "Detention" but was later changed to "The Breakfast Club" to reflect the idea of high school cliques.
• The scene where the characters dance in the library was improvised by the actors.
• The iconic fist pump at the end of the movie was not scripted.
• The principal character in the film, Mr. Vernon, was based on a real-life teacher that John Hughes had in high school.

Awards

The Breakfast Club was not nominated for any major awards, but it has received critical acclaim over the years and has become a beloved cult classic.

Quotes

• "We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all." - Andrew Clark
• "You see us as you want to see us - in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions." - Brian Johnson
• "Being bad feels pretty good, huh?" - John Bender
• "When you grow up, your heart dies." - Allison Reynolds
• "Screws fall out all the time, the world is an imperfect place." - Richard Vernon

Music

The Breakfast Club features several memorable musical moments, including a scene where the characters dance to the song "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds.

Soundtrack

• "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds
• "We Are Not Alone" by Karla DeVito
• "Waiting" by Elizabeth Daily
• "Fire in the Twilight" by Wang Chung
• "I'm the Dude" by T.S. Monk