Revenge of the Nerds

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Director: Jeff Kanew

Stars: Anthony Edwards, Curtis Armstrong, Robert Carradine, Timothy Busfield

Year: 1984 Running Time: 90 mins Rating:

Socially challenged college freshmen take on the jocks in this cult 80s comedy. Porky's led the way, but this bout of sex'n'shenanigans has gathered a fervent following amongst 80s nostalgics. Turning out for the geeks are a number of youthful yet familiar faces: Anthony 'ER' Edwards, Curtis 'Moonlighting' Armstrong and The West Wing's Timothy Busfield.

Review

When their efforts to join their school's fraternity groups are thwarted, a couple of nerds (Robert Carradine and ER's Anthony Edwards) attempt to join an all-black group.

They meet with better luck, but their efforts to celebrate are frustrated by their macho counterparts.

Rampaging pigs (literally), sex and drugs are all on offer, as the underdogs battle to gain credibility.

One-time fans of thirtysomething should look out for a young Timothy Busfield; John Goodman and Matt Salinger take minor roles.