The Flamingo Kid
Watch TrailerBrooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, thoroughly unhappy with his modest homestead, embraces the other-world aspects of his summer job at the posh Flamingo Club. He spurns his father in favor of the patronage of smooth-talking Phil Brody and is seduced by the ample bikini charms of club member Carla Samson. But thanks to a couple of late-summer hard lessons, the teen eventually realizes that family should always come first.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1984 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Director | Garry Marshall |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (88 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic coming-of-age tale, relying on the stark contrast between working-class Brooklyn and the lavish club life. It explores the allure of status and easy money through the eyes of a naive yet perceptive teenager.
What lingers after the credits is a warm, bittersweet feeling of a summer that taught a hard but necessary lesson about values and family ties. A nostalgic trip with genuine heart — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Garry Marshall
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Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon or a nostalgic summer evening viewing.
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