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The Pick-Up Artist  (1987)

The Pick-Up Artist
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Theatrical Feature Running Time:
81 mins

Theatrical Release Information:
The Pick-Up Artist

With this rote but well-cast romantic comedy, writer-director James Toback began his long association with actor Robert Downey, Jr. The latter stars as Jack Jericho, a grade school teacher and smooth operator who zealously polishes his cliched pick-up lines in front of a mirror. Jack's come-ons even work on Randy Jensen (Molly Ringwald), a redheaded museum tour guide who dishes up a stream of retorts, matching Jack's verbal banter. After quickly trysting in the back of Jack's car, Randy flatly thanks him and walks off. Realizing that Randy is his soul mate, Jack gets his pal Phil (Danny Aiello) to find her. She's in Atlantic City, desperately trying to win $25,000 with her paycheck. Her father, Flash (Dennis Hopper), is an inveterate alcoholic who owes the money to a mobster, Alonzo (Harvey Keitel). Alonzo is willing to erase the debt if Randy will sleep with a South American kingpin, so she's trying to hit a jackpot that will get her and Flash off the hook. With a deadline of tomorrow, Jack sets out to get Randy's money and convince her that he's Mr. Right. The Pick-Up Artist was the final film appearance of actress Mildred Dunnock, who played Jack's grandmother. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide


The Pick-Up Artist Trivia

Who played Randy Jensen in the movie The Pick-Up Artist?
Molly Ringwald played Randy Jensen in the movie The Pick-Up Artist

Who played Jack Jericho in the movie The Pick-Up Artist?
Robert Jr. Downey played Jack Jericho in the movie The Pick-Up Artist

Who played Flash Jensen in the movie The Pick-Up Artist?
Dennis Hopper played Flash Jensen in the movie The Pick-Up Artist

Who played Phil in the movie The Pick-Up Artist?
Danny Aiello played Phil in the movie The Pick-Up Artist

Who played Nellie, Jack's Grandmother in the movie The Pick-Up Artist?
Mildred Dunnock played Nellie, Jack's Grandmother in the movie The Pick-Up Artist

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