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Craig Sheffer went on to play a lead role in the TV series One Tree Hill.  -Thanks to Rachelle"Watts'" first name is Susan (in the original script Keith calls her Susan in the final kissing scene). -Thanks to Dave CoxMary Stuart Masterson is the daughter of independent film maker Peter Masterson. -Thanks to ShawnMary Stuart Masterson's father, Peter Masterson is also an actor who had prominent parts in The Stepford Wives (1975) and The Exorcist. -Thanks to Ross HowardAll three main characters have connections with the Rolling Stones: Thompson's character Amanda Jones (after the song, which is played in the movie), A drummer named Watts, and Stoltz' character is named Keith. Eric Stolz and Elias Koteas star together again in the Prophecy with Christopher Walken. -Thanks to Lei DemarisMolly Hagen, who plays Shayne in the film would later turn up as Matthew Broderick's wife in "Election". -Thanks to Rodney PowellFor those of you wondering who painted the awesome portrait of Amanda Jones for the movie, check the credits... Buried in there is the name Han Xin - credited as 'Portrait Artist'. See - I KNEW that Eric Stoltz couldn't be that good an actor AND a brilliant artist as well! -Thanks to P.S. It's Paul..Maddie Corman, who played Keith's sister in the film was later in "Maid in Manhatten" with Jennifer Lopez. She was the stroppy assistant who wouldn't get off the phone to her friend. She also starred in "Mickey Blue Eyes" alongside Hugh Grant as a friend of the bride that was jilted. Some critics argued that the movie was just a gender-reversed version of the previous hit Pretty in Pink. However, as the ending to Pretty In Pink was changed after poor audience reviews, it's entirely possible that Some Kind Of Wonderful was far closer to Hughes' vision than his earlier movie. Elias Koteas also played the famous role as Hockey vigilante Casey Jones in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (1990). -Thanks to Christian RomeroEric Stolz and Lea Thompson also starred together in the film "The Wild Life" (1984). -Thanks to JoeChynna Phillips, one of the lead singers of the 90s trio Wilson Phillips and daughter to John/Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas, appeared in the film as "Mia". -Thanks to StephenThanks to her Mom's role in "Sixteen Candles", Mary Stewart Masterson got the role of 'Watts' in this movie. -Thanks to Kayla GJohn Hughes originally wanted Molly Ringwald for the Amanda Jones role. Molly refused the role and didn't work with Hughes again. -Thanks to Stephanie And SeanLea Thompson eventually married Howard Deutch, the director of the film. -Thanks to SeanHardy Jenns and some of his band of pampered peers make an unexpected brief first appearance in the movie as Keith gets out of the car driven by Watts and at once faces the villian of the movie. -Thanks to RodneyEric Stoltz was the original Marty McFly in the film "Back To The Future". However, the film's Director allegedly worried after the first few days of shooting that Stoltz could not carry the humor he wanted. Although Michael J Fox was busy still with Family Ties, he was allowed to film BTTF in the evening after the show's shooting finished. Incidentally, Eric Stoltz also played Rocky Dennis alongside Cher in the film "Mask". -Thanks to AndyThe actress that plays Keith's youngest sister is Candace Cameron, real-life sister of Kirk Cameron and star of "Full House." The older sister, played by Maddie Corman, has a cameo in John Favreau's "Swingers" at the very end. She's plays the woman whom Vince Vaughn's character thinks is making eyes at him, when in fact she's playing with her baby. She also plays a feminist in "PCU." -Thanks to Kim Jacobsmeyer« Click here to add some Some Kind Of Wonderful trivia  Find much more great trivia in the filmmaker's commentary on the Some Kind Of Wonderful DVD.Rediscover your favorites! If you like Some Kind Of Wonderful or 80's Romantic Comedy classics, then be sure to check out this list: ..... Can't Buy Me Love ..... Say Anything ..... Sixteen Candles ..... Valley Girl ..... Switching Channels ..... Grandview, U.S.A. ..... Dance 'til Dawn ..... Don't Tell Her It's Me ..... Mannequin ..... Teen Wolf ..... Secret of My Success ..... Secret Admirer ..... Pretty In Pink ..... She's Having a Baby ..... Dream A little Dream .....[More] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Featured Movie Location: Keith's houseWanna see the real life filming location used for Keith's house in the movie? These scenes were actually shot at a private residence, located in Wilmington, S. California. [New! Show Google Map] Amanda's house was filmed right around the corner at 1319 West E St., Wilmington, CA [Thanks to Dave Cox] Watt's house was located at 1443 Emden St., Wilmington, CA. [Thanks to Dave Cox] Hardy Jens house is located in the Hancock Park section of Los Angeles, more specifically: 516 Hudson Ave. [Thanks to Dave Cox] The mall used was 'The Brickwalk', 717 Deep Valley Dr., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. [Thanks to Dave Cox] The restaurant they visit for the date was: L' Hermitage (now Koi Restaurant: 730 No. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. [Thanks to Dave Cox] The High school shots were filmed at San Pedro High School, 1001 W. 15th Street, San Pedro, CA. They filmed there in 1986 over summer break. Most of the extras were students at the time. The studio even had a private showing of the movie for the students at the Warran Grand. [Thanks to Cinamon] The Hollywood Bowl was used for the scene during the date where they have their serious talk about how they were using one another. The gas station scenes were filmed in Beverly Hills/West L.A. on Pico Blvd. Just a few blocks over from the intersection of Robertson and Pico. It is no longer a gas station and is now a mechanic shop. The scene in the mall where the sister is hanging with her friends and overhears Marty discussing how he's going beat up Stolz at the party was filmed at Fred Segal in Santa Monica Ca. [Thanks to Julian] Keith Nelsons residence in the movie is located at 1441 D street, Wilminton, about a 5 min walk from Amanda's house and probably the same from Watts house. He also mentions in the film that he lived at D street just under the bridge from Amanda's which is true. [Thanks to Steven Cole] Can you help? Do you know any of the S. California (or any other) filming locations used for Some Kind Of Wonderful, particularly The club etc.? [Please send them in] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 'way ahead of its time' soundtrack features artists like Jesus-and-the-Mary-Chain, and so many other cool 'pre-grunge' classics that John Hughes saw coming. It is brilliant pastiche of 'intelligent' 80's rock and pop. It includes the seminal track, used at several points in the movie, "(You must be out of your) Brilliant Mind" by Furniture amongst others by such artists as The Jesus And Mary Chain and Stephen Duffy. The opening track in the film, which doesn't appear on the sound track, is called 'Dr Mabuse' and is taken from the Album 'Secret Wish' By Propoganda, a German group. [Thanks to Andy Nicolson] The music that is playing during the entire Jenns party scene is an extended dance version Charlie Sexton's "Beat So Lonely". Neither this track nor Billy Idol's "Catch my Fall" appear on the motion picture soundtrack album. [Thanks to John McGovern] The opening track in the film, which doesn't appear on the sound track, is called 'Abuse' and is taken from the Remix Album 'Wishful Thinking' By Propoganda, a German group. -Thanks to MartinIn the scene where Keith breaks the alarm, the music is from a Billy Idol song called "Catch My Fall" which is available on his "Rebel Yell" album. -Thanks to Erin« Click here to add new music trivia for Some Kind Of Wonderful Soundtrack Available: On CD | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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