License to Drive

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License to Drive
License to Drive theatrical poster
Directed by	Greg Beeman
Produced by	John Davis Andrew Licht Jeffrey A. Mueller
Written by	Neil Tolkin
Starring	Corey Haim Corey Feldman Carol Kane Richard Masur Heather Graham Michael Manasseri Nina Siemaszko
Music by	Jay Ferguson
Cinematography	Bruce Surtees
Editing by	Wendy Green Bricmont Stephen Semel
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date(s)	July 6, 1988
Running time	88 min.
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$8,000,000
Gross revenue	$22,433,275 (USA) (sub-total)
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License to Drive is a 1988 teen comedy/adventure, starring Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Carol Kane, Richard Masur, Heather Graham, Michael Manasseri and Nina Siemaszko. The screenplay was written by Neil Tolkin. It also marked Greg Beeman's directorial debut.

The film was in production during the latter months of 1987. It was one of the most popular films that starred both Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. It was released on July 6, 1988 in the United States and grossed over $20 million at the domestic box office. It received a PG-13 rating in the United States, PG in the United Kingdom and M in Australia. It was distributed by 20th Century Fox.

1 Plot summary
2 Reception
3 Music
- 3.1 Track listing
4 DVD
5 References
6 External links

[edit] Plot summary

The film is about a guy named Les Anderson (played by Haim) who is trying to get his driver's license, and he has a huge crush on the hottest girl in school, Mercedes (played by Graham).

But Les fails his driving test. He then lies to his friends, and sneaks out in his grandpa's prized Cadillac for a night on the town with Mercedes. She gets drunk and passes out, then Les panics and goes to his friend Dean's house. Dean (played by Feldman), persuades Les to go out for a joyride. They end up getting into all kinds of trouble that night, and hilarity ensues.

[edit] Reception

Chicago Sun-Times critic Roger Ebert summarized this by stating that "..."License to Drive" remembers feelings like that, and it brings back the whole complex of emotions about being 16 and taking your test...".^[1]

[edit] Music

[edit] Track listing

"Drive My Car" by Breakfast Club
"Sweet Surrender" by Brenda K. Starr
"I Feel Free (Extended Version)" by Belinda Carlisle
"Time Starts Now" by Boys Club
"Get Outta My Dreams Get Into My Car" by Billy Ocean
"Crucial" by New Edition
"One More Dance" by Jonathan Butler
"Jazzy's In the House" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince- Will Smith and Jeffery A. Townes would later star with James Avery, who played Les' driving instructor, on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which premiered two years later.
"Touch and Go" by Femme Fatale
"Make Some Noise" by Slave Raider