Say Anything
Optimistic underachiever Lloyd Dobler sets out to win the heart of valedictorian Diane Court, only to battle her overprotective father's relentless opposition before their romance can survive.
“A Lloyd meets girl story.”
Synopsis
Lloyd Dobler, an average student and eternal optimist, is determined to win the affection of Diane Court, a beautiful and accomplished valedictorian. To his—and others'—surprise, Diane reciprocates his feelings. However, Diane's divorced and overprotective father soon disapproves of the relationship, forcing Lloyd to realize that love alone may not be enough to overcome the obstacles in their way.
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A crew of 173+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Richard MarksShot by Laszlo KovacsScored by Anne DudleyDesigned by Mark W MansbridgeSound by Gary Alexander Nm0018428Costumes by Jane Ruhm
Box Office
1989 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.3× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$20.0M
Opening weekend: $4.1M — 20% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $5.2M — 25% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,113 theaters
Also known as
- Teen Loverde
- Un monde pour nousfr
- Non per soldi... ma per amoreit
- (Bulgarian)Кажи нещо
Release dates around the world5 countries · showhide
- United StatesApr 14, 1989
- PhilippinesJun 28, 1989
- BrazilJul 14, 1989
- DenmarkJul 28, 1989
- SwedenAug 25, 1989
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Cast & Crew
173 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Supporting cast
48Gloria Cromwell
as Ruth
Jeremy Piven
as Mark
Patrick O Neill
as Denny
Gregory Sporleder
as Howard
Johnny Green
as Luke
Bebe Neuwirth
as Mrs. Evans
Eric Stoltz
as Vahlere
Kim Walker
as Sheila
Chynna Phillips
as Mimi
Allison Roth
as Tammy
Lisanne Falk
as Sandra
Jonathan Chapin
as Guy #1
Donald Willis
as Guy #2
Arlan Feiles
as Guy #3
Chris Ziesmer
as Guy #4
John Bruner
as Guy #5
Billy Stevenson
as Partier
Jaime Gomez
as Partier
Judy Prescott
as Partier
Brooke Holland
as Partier
Lisa Picotte
as Girl #1
Sunshine Lee
as Girl #2
Mindy Feldman
as Girl #3
Jim Ladd
as D.J.
Montrose Hagins
as Bess
Kathryn Fuller
as Eva
Lenore Woodward
as Sabina
Edward A Wright
as Mr. Taylor
Joanna Frank
as Mrs. Kerwin
Jay R Goldenberg
as Al Kerwin
Richard Portnow
as IRS Agent Stewart
Stephen Shortridge
as Ray
Katie Layman
as Saleswoman
Tom Lawrence
as Shop Customer
Annie Waterman
as IRS Secretary
Philip Baker Hall
as IRS Boss
Jerry Ziesmer
as U.S. Attorney
John Hillner
as Court's Attorney
Don Wilson
as Sparring Partner
Nicholas Kallsen
as Nose-Setter
Thomas A Payne
as Man in Kickboxing Doorway
Dan Castellaneta
as Diane's Teacher
Lois Chiles
as Diane's Mother
Alice Marie Crowe
as Teacher at Graduation
Joan Cusack
as Constance Dobler
Conrad Hurtt
as Karate Fighter
Peggy Lane
as Partier (Joe Lies)
Reynaldo Silva
as High School Senior at Graduation
Directors
1Writers
1Producers
4Other crew
112Stephanie Lowry
additional assistant editor (as Stephanie Ng)
Margaret Guinee
apprentice editor
Joe D Mitchell
as Joe Mitchell
Bruce Crone
assistant art director
Linden Johnson
assistant auditor
Robert Gordon
assistant auditor (as Bob Gordon)
Steve Share
assistant location manager (as Steven Share)
Margaret Adachi
assistant music editor
M Rutledge Mccall
assistant production coordinator
Scott M Anderson
assistant property master (as Scott Anderson)
Julie Feiner
assistant sound editor
Nancy Cipes
assistant sound editor
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