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After returning home from the Korean War, two young men search for love and fulfillment in middle America.After returning home from the Korean War, two young men search for love and fulfillment in middle America.After returning home from the Korean War, two young men search for love and fulfillment in middle America.
- Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations
Robert Swan
- Luke
- (as Bob Swan)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaEighteen years earlier, Jill Clayburgh had co-starred in another movie, which like this one, was also based on a novel by Dan Wakefield, Starting Over (1979).
- GoofsIn an early scene in the film, the RCA Dome (at the time of filming the home of the Colts, but has since been demolished) is clearly visible behind Union Station.
- Quotes
Religious Man: Son, you're at a turning point in your life.
Sonny: Then let me take the fucking turn myself!
- Alternate versionsA re-edit of Going All the Way (1997) was released in 2022, called Going All the Way: The Director's Edit. According to the announcement, "the new cut of the 1997 film was re-scanned for 4K and features 50 additional minutes of never-before-seen footage. A new title sequence was also created by Sergio Pinheiro, along with 50 minutes of music from composer Pete Adams." Mark Pellington says "this definitive edition of the film feels like a completely different, more character-driven and psychologically complex vision. It is a darker movie, but also far more sensitive and, ultimately, uplifting.
- SoundtracksA White Sport Coat And A Pink Carnation
Written and Performed by Marty Robbins
Courtesy of Columbia Records
by arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
Featured review
mental breakdown
It's 1954. Photographer Williard "Sonny" Burns (Jeremy Davies) and Tom "Gunner" Casselman (Ben Affleck) are both Army soldiers going home to Indianapolis. Gunner was fighting in Korea while Sonny did public information in Kansas City. Gunner is two years older and both are from the same high school. Sonny's not happy to go home to his mother Alma (Jill Clayburgh) and girlfriend Buddy Porter (Amy Locane). He is more excited to hang out with Gunner and his hot mom Nina (Lesley Ann Warren). They are at the art gallery when they encounter old school mate Marty Pilcher (Rachel Weisz). They go on a double date with Marty and her friend Gale Ann Thayer (Rose McGowan).
They need to cast someone other than Amy Locane. She's a hot babe. They make her into a bobby soxer, but we all know that she can pull bad boy Johnny Depp that way. He liked the hot blonde on the train so it's not like he's only into older woman. Granted, Lesley Ann Warren is one hot momma. I'm not crying any tears for the guy. I can only guess that they wanted a hot girl who shows her boobs for that role.
Everybody is acting a little odd. Matthews is a weird character. It starts creepy and turns stupid. This movie feels a little fake including the time period. It must be the filmmaking. Apparently, there is a 1970 book. This all boils down to the friendship between Sonny and Gunner. While I understand the premise, I don't buy their relationship. They are an odd couple to say the least. This is a lot in Sonny's head and that could indicate a mental breakdown. Jeremy Davies' jittery acting and some of the more unreal moments only add to that effect. This seems to be a story of his decline although I would buy it more if he isn't pulling so many babes. If he has all the rejections, the frustration and anger could be interesting.
They need to cast someone other than Amy Locane. She's a hot babe. They make her into a bobby soxer, but we all know that she can pull bad boy Johnny Depp that way. He liked the hot blonde on the train so it's not like he's only into older woman. Granted, Lesley Ann Warren is one hot momma. I'm not crying any tears for the guy. I can only guess that they wanted a hot girl who shows her boobs for that role.
Everybody is acting a little odd. Matthews is a weird character. It starts creepy and turns stupid. This movie feels a little fake including the time period. It must be the filmmaking. Apparently, there is a 1970 book. This all boils down to the friendship between Sonny and Gunner. While I understand the premise, I don't buy their relationship. They are an odd couple to say the least. This is a lot in Sonny's head and that could indicate a mental breakdown. Jeremy Davies' jittery acting and some of the more unreal moments only add to that effect. This seems to be a story of his decline although I would buy it more if he isn't pulling so many babes. If he has all the rejections, the frustration and anger could be interesting.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $116,717
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $20,796
- Sep 21, 1997
- Gross worldwide
- $116,717
- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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