Released Date:
1981-07-17
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
116 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
4.7 (5136 Reviews)
Director:
Franco ZeffirelliScott Spencer (novel)
Judith Rascoe (screenplay)
Two young teenagers, Jade Butterfield and David Axelrod, fall in love with each other. But the passion is too consuming for Jade's bohemian parents. Her parents try to stop them from seeing each other. But when this doesn't work, David burns down the house and is sent to a mental hospital. This doesn't stop him from seeing her. When he gets out, he goes to look for her and remains in love with her. But in the end, the passion for his first love is too strong and she has to leave or this love will kill both of them.
Join our mailing list and get access to expert analysis, trivia, and recommendations that will elevate your movie-watching experience.