(1985) is a nostalgic coming-of-age romantic comedy set in 1956. The film follows Jonathan Bellah, a shy and clumsy high school senior in Nelsonville, Ohio, who is obsessed with his popular classmate, Marilyn McCauley. His life changes when Gene Harbrough, a rebellious "James Dean" type, moves in next door and offers to teach him the secrets of "teenage coolness" and how to win over his crush. Movie Overview Release Year: 1985. Genre: Romance, Comedy. Runtime: 1 hour 33 minutes. Director: Mel Damski. Lead Cast: Doug McKeon as Jonathan Bellah. Chris Nash as Eugene "Gene" Harbrough. Kelly Preston as Marilyn McCauley. Catherine Mary Stewart as Bunny Miller. Mischief 1985 Movie Review Retrospective