Old Enough

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Old Enough
Old Enough VHS cover
Directed by	Marisa Silver
Produced by	Dina Silver
Written by	Marisa Silver
Starring	Sarah Boyd Rainbow Harvest Danny Aiello Alyssa Milano Nell Barry Roxanne Hart Susan Kingsley
Distributed by	Orion Classics
Release date(s)	August 24, 1984
Running time	91 min.
Language	English

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Old Enough is a 1984 teen-oriented movie. It stars Sarah Boyd, Rainbow Harvest, Danny Aiello, Nell Barry, Roxanne Hart, Alyssa Milano and Susan Kingsley.

Placed in 1984New York, Old Enough is the story of a teenage girl from the "wrong side of the tracks" (played by Harvest), whose father (played by Aiello) is the owner of the run down apartment complex in which they live. Her friend is a rich, well-bred 11 year-old (played by Boyd). Milano, in her film debut, plays Boyd's sister.

A low budget production, this movie went on to win various awards.

[edit] Plot

Old Enough is an earnest take on the coming of age story, set in New York City. Karen (Rainbow Harvest) is a street wise teen from a lower-middle class family who pursues a friendship with eleven-year-old Lonnie (Sarah Boyd). Lonnie is from a wealthy, upper-class family who live in the area. As the two become friends they expose each other to the very different lifestyles they live. In the process they learn lessons each culture has to offer.

The situation becomes complicated when Karen's brother Johnny (Neill Barry) shows interest in Lonnie and Lonnie begins to develop a crush. Soon, a sensual new neighbor (Roxanne Hart) moves into Karen's family's apartment building, whom Johnny becomes slightly infatuated with. Circumstances arise that will test Karen and Lonnie's friendship.

[edit] External links

• Old Enough at the Internet Movie Database

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