Jami Gertz | 80's Movie Guide

Taglines: The first time seems like the worst time, but it's the one time you'll never forget! Mischief movie storyline. In Nelsonville, Ohio, in 1956, the relationship between the introverted, clumsy Jonathan Bellah (McKeon) and the nonconformist, extroverted Eugene "Gene" Harbrough (Nash) begins to develop. Jonathan's main objective is to win over the sexy Marilyn McCauley (Preston), in spite of his shyness, while Gene has his own love life to maintain with his girlfriend Bunny Miller (Stewart)—as well as counseling Jonathan on how to attract women. Gene also has to defend himself from the class bully, Kenny (D.W. Brown), while trying to work out a borderline relationship with his widowed father, who has zero tolerance for his often wild escapades. Mischief is a 1985 American teen comedy film starring Doug McKeon, Chris Nash, Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelly Preston. The film was directed by Mel Damski and written by Noel Black. The original music score was composed by Barry De Vorzon. Set in Nelsonville, Ohio, in 1956, its soundtrack features many popular songs from the era. Mischief (1985) Directed by: Mel Damski Starring: Doug McKeon, Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelly Preston, Chris Nash, Jami Gertz, Margaret Blye, Graham Jarvis, Bryce Kasson Screenplay by: Noel Black Production Design by: Paul Peters Cinematography by: Donald E. Thorin Film Editing by: O. Nicholas Brown Costume Design by: Mina Mittelman Set Decoration by: Ernie Bishop Music by: Barry De Vorzon Distributed by: 20th Century Fox Release Date: February 8, 1985