The Last American Virgin
1982 US sex comedy film by Boaz Davidson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Last American Virgin is a 1982 American coming-of-age sex comedy film written and directed by Boaz Davidson, and starring Lawrence Monoson, Diane Franklin, Steve Antin, Joe Rubbo, and Louisa Moritz. A remake of Davidson's 1978 Israeli film Lemon Popsicle,[4][5] it follows a Los Angeles high school student who, while attempting to lose his virginity, falls in love with one of his female classmates as she begins dating his rebellious best friend.
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Directed by | Boaz Davidson |
Written by | Boaz Davidson |
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Cinematography | Adam Greenberg |
Edited by | Bruria Davidson |
Distributed by | The Cannon Group, Inc. |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $5.8 million[2][3] |
After the success of the original film and its sequels in Israel, Davidson re-teamed with producers Golan-Globus to attempt to recreate the same success in the United States. Though the film's plot and characters remained largely the same, the setting was updated from 1950s Israel to then-present day suburban Los Angeles of the 1980s. The soundtrack, a major facet of both films, was also updated from the original's golden oldies to more contemporary new wave rock.
Released in the summer of 1982, The Last American Virgin received mixed reviews from critics, with some noting its nuanced portrayal of teenagers, and others deriding it for its crude sexual humor. In the years since its release, the film has been noted for its downbeat conclusion[6] and has acquired a cult following.[7]