Book of Love(1990)
Some things never change.
Book of Love Synopsis
John Twiller takes down his high school yearbook and begins to reminiscence about that time he first moved into the neighborhood in 1956. His teenage self, Jack is obsessed with Lily one of the more popular girls around. The sole obstacle is Angelo, her bullying boyfriend. With the help of his pals Crutch, Floyd, and Spider, he makes every attempt possible to change her mind.
Book of Love (1990) is a comedy and romance film directed by Robert Shaye, released on August 3, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Michael McKean, Chris Young, Josie Bissett and Beau Dremann. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Shaye
- Writers:
- William Kotzwinkle, William Kotzwinkle
- Producers:
- Rachel Talalay
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Deming
- Production:
- New Line Cinema
- Revenue:
- $1
- Status:
- Released
Book of Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael McKean
as Adult Jack Twiller
Chris Young
as Jack Twiller
Josie Bissett
as Lily
Beau Dremann
as Angelo Gabooch
John Cameron Mitchell
as Floyd
Keith Coogan
as Crutch Kane
Tricia Leigh Fisher
as Gina Gabooch
Danny Nucci
as Spider Bomboni
- John Achorn
John Achorn
as Mr. Joe Twiller
- Jill Jaress
Jill Jaress
as Mrs. Kitty Twiller
Lewis Arquette
as Mr. Malloy
Anna Berger
as Mama Gabooch
Key crew
Directed by Robert Shaye, written by William Kotzwinkle and William Kotzwinkle, produced by Rachel Talalay.
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Book of Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 19 ratings.
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Book of Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Book of Love online?
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Book of Love (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Book of Love?
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The main cast of Book of Love (1990) includes Michael McKean, Chris Young, Josie Bissett, Beau Dremann and John Cameron Mitchell. The film was directed by Robert Shaye. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Book of Love released?
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Book of Love was released on August 3, 1990 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Book of Love worth watching?
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Book of Love (1990) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.