Endless Love Movie Review 1981

Although only 17, David and Jade are in love. Her parents think they are too serious and demand that the two spend time apart. David attempts to win her parents' affection and approval, goes mad in the process, and commits a foolish act (he burns the house down) that threatens their love forever. Based on the novel by Scott Spencer. Of interest only to those with time on their hands or smitten by a love so bad that this movie will seem grand in comparison. Features Cruise's first film appearance.

Distribution

Vestron Video, c/o Artisan Home Entertainment, 2700 Colorado Ave., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404-5502, Phone: (310)449-9200, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 115 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, Sex & Sexuality, Teen Angst, Fires, Sanity Check, Parenthood, Family Ties, Obsessive Love, Teen Romance

Screenplay

Judith Rascoe

Cast

Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, Don Murray, Shirley Knight, Beatrice Straight, Richard Kiley, Tom Cruise, James Spader, Robert Moore, Jami Gertz

Cinematography

David Watkin

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Producer

Mark Huffam, Dyson Lovell