The Big Chill [1983 film]
by Lawrence Kasdan (Director/Screenwriter), Barbara Benedek (Screenwriter)
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Seven college housemates from the 1960s who have drifted apart reunite at the funeral of a friend. Having entered adulthood as non-conformists, most now belong to the establishment. Stunned by the death of their peer, sensing their own mortality and the loss of their innocence, each takes the opportunity to reevaluate his or her life and re-establish their bonds.Tags
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I watched this on VHS in the mid-80s, when I was a yuppie, and "Married with Children". The movie is almost famous for Kevin Coster's being in the movie, in a scene or shot that cut! A largely pointless movie, but part of my history. A Hollywood fable of yuppie angst - fomo on the best things in life, including living an authentic life.
Friends reunite for the funeral of a college friend. During the weekend , these friends compare their '60's ideas with the harsh reality of their lives in the '80's and discover that a cold world, you need your friends to keep you warm. R 105 min
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- Canonical title
- The Big Chill [1983 film]
- Original title
- The Big Chill
- Original publication date
- 1983-09-28
- People/Characters
- Sam Weber; Sarah Cooper; Michael Gold; Nick Carlton; Harold Cooper; Meg Jones (show all 9); Karen Bowens; Richard Bowens; Alex Marshall
- Important places
- Beaufort, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina, USA
- Related movies
- The Big Chill (1983 | IMDb)
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- English, French
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