The Rachel Papers (1989)
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A teen sex comedy derived from the arch debut novel of author Martin Amis by debut director Damian Harris (son of actor Richard Harris). Dexter Fletcher stars as Charles Highway, a 19-year-old computer nerd in London who has created a program that will allegedly guide him through the process of seducing a girl. Charles is determined to win over a beautiful, older woman before he enters Oxford University as a freshman. Then he meets 20-year-old American girl Rachel Noyce (Ione Skye), who unfortunately has a boyfriend named DeForest (James Spader). Since Rachel is a bit of a free-spirited swinger, however, Charles might have a chance, but her complexity dooms his ill-conceived "Master of Seduction" computer program. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dexter Fletcher, Ione Skye, (more)
- Director(s):
- Damian Harris
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Rachel Papers
A teen sex comedy derived from the arch debut novel of author Martin Amis by debut director Damian Harris (son of actor Richard Harris). Dexter Fletcher stars as Charles Highway, a 19-year-old computer nerd in London who has created a program that will allegedly guide him through the process of seducing a girl. Charles is determined to win over a beautiful, older woman before he enters Oxford University as a freshman. Then he meets 20-year-old American girl Rachel Noyce (Ione Skye), who unfortunately has a boyfriend named DeForest (James Spader). Since Rachel is a bit of a free-spirited swinger, however, Charles might have a chance, but her complexity dooms his ill-conceived "Master of Seduction" computer program. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 94 mins
Complete Cast of The Rachel Papers
- Dexter Fletcher - Charles Highway
- Jonathan Pryce - Norman
- Michael Gambon - Dr. Knowd
- Amanda Dickinson - Peppermint Park Waitress
- Gina McKee - Kathy
- Amanda de Cadenet - Yvonne
- Di Langford - Charlotte Highway
- Jimmy Buchanan - Mr. Greenchurch
- Claire Skinner - Gloria
- Aubrey Morris - Sir Herbert
- Pat Keen - Mrs. Tauber
- Jared Harris - Geoff
- Shirley Ann Field - Mrs. Seth-Smith
- Ione Skye - Rachel Noyce
- James Spader - DeForrest
- Lesley Sharp - Jenny
- Nicola Kimber - Vanessa
- Siri Neal - Suki
- Joe Wreddon - Valentine Minor
- Amy Fleetwood - Rachel's Friend
- Willie Ross - Busker
- Bill Paterson - Gordon Highway
- Shirley King - Tauber Academy Assistant
- Hepburn Graham - Andy
- Daniel John - Chris Minor
- Director(s):
- Damian Harris
- Writer(s):
- Damian Harris
- Producer(s):
- James T. Roe III
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Profanity, Adult Language, Strong Sexual Content, Questionable for Children, Nudity)
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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