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BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY... THEY GET EVEN (1992)

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Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even (1992)
Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even (1992) - photo copyright © New Line Cinemas
Role: Keith
U.S. Release: 1992
Director: Joan Micklin Silver

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Synopsis: Family problems have never been this hilarious! What's a teenage girl to do with a crazy new stepfamily...except escape? That's exactly what Laura Chartoff does. And it brings all her moms, dads, and step-siblings out in force to find her. Family friction reaches an all-time high when they're thrown together on a search. But while Laura is busy getting into the adventure of her life, her family is busy learning to get along. When Laura shows up to face the music, her family is finally singing a new tune.

Cast:
Dan Futterman .... Josh
Patricia Kalember .... Barbara
Adrienne Shelly .... Stephanie
Margaret Whitton .... Melinda
Hillary Wolf .... Laura Chartoff
David Strathairn .... Keith
Jenny Lewis .... Corinne
Ben Savage .... Sam
Jessica Seely .... Jessie
Trenton Teigen .... Kurt
Griffin Dunne .... David

Favorite Quotes:
• "Did you know it's estimated that by the year 2000, one out of every three people will be a member of my family?" - Laura

• "Hey, Tweedy Bird. 'I twaught I saw a pwutty cat!'" - Keith

• "Yes, I know where you've been, Josh, and you know where I've been. I have always been right here!" - Keith

Keith: "I think we know who is responsible for this!"
Laura: "Me? You gotta be kidding! If I count to ten, will you disappear?"
Keith: "You watch your mouth, young lady, or no Hawaii."
Laura: "Gee, then I'd better not say what a complete dickhead you're being!"
Keith: "That's it! No Hawaii!"
Laura: "Fine! I quit this family. I can't help you people. I hope you choke on poi. I hope your leis shrivel up and die. I hope Don Ho's show really sucks!"

• "Of course! She's with Josh! Brats-of-a-feather." - Keith

Sam: "Dad? Dad?"
Keith: "What?!"
Sam: "Could we go fishing sometime?"
Keith: "Fishing? Yes, of course. If you want to."
Sam: "You'd have to teach me. Is it hard?"
Keith: "No, Sam, it's not hard. And I'll show you. It'll be fun."

Notes:
• David was a last minute replacement for the role of Keith. He accepted the role and was on the set within a few days.
• Co-star Hillary Wolf went on to become an Olympic Judo competitor.

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