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The Sure Thing

Directed by Rob Reiner
1985    1h 40m    PG-13
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Walter Gibson is a university freshman going through a dry spell. His old buddy arranges a "sure thing" for him in California. Gibson and his classmate Allison then take a long road trip out to Cali, and both foil each other's plans.
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Cast of The Sure Thing
  • John CusackWalter (Gib) Gibson
  • Daphne ZunigaAlison Bradbury
  • Anthony EdwardsLance
  • Boyd GainesJason
  • Tim RobbinsGary Cooper
  • Lisa Jane PerskyMary Ann Webster
  • Viveca LindforsProfessor Taub
  • Nicollette SheridanThe Sure Thing
  • Marcia ChristieJulie
  • Robert Anthony MarcucciBobby
  • Sarah BuxtonSharon
  • Lorrie LightleLucy
  • Joshua CadmanJimbo
  • Krystal RichardsGirl in Photo
  • John PutchMastin
  • Steve PinkFootball Player
  • Tracy ReinerAlison's Friend
  • Jimmy BaronFrat Party Guy
  • Martin J. LaytonFrat Guy (as Marty Layton)
  • Amy ResnickMarsha
  • Robert BauerMoke
  • Frantz TurnerCop
  • Garry GoodrowPick-Up Driver
  • Robert SnivelyBus Station Clerk
  • Carmen FilpiBus Station Bum
  • Richard HamiltonBartender
  • George MemmoliMan in Bar
  • Stephanie BlakeBarmaid (as Rosalind Moreland)
  • Sunshine ParkerCowboy Guy
  • Fran RyanLady in Car
  • Teresa BaxterRose Lady
  • Larry HankinTrucker
  • Julie OwGirl in Sarong
  • Noelle WilliamsKatherine
  • John Richard PetersenFrat Guy on Stairs (uncredited)
  • Tamara CarreraFantasy Girl (uncredited)
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