| The Last American Virgin | |
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| Directed by | Boaz Davidson |
| Written by | Boaz Davidson |
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| Cinematography | Adam Greenberg |
| Edited by | Bruria Davidson |
| Distributed by | The Cannon Group, Inc. |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $5.8 million[2][3] |
The Last American Virgin is a 1982 American coming-of-age sex comedy film written and directed by Boaz Davidson, and starring Lawrence Monoson, Diane Franklin, Steve Antin, Joe Rubbo, and Louisa Moritz. A remake of Davidson's 1978 Israeli film Lemon Popsicle,[4][5] it follows a Los Angeles high school student who, while attempting to lose his virginity, falls in love with one of his female classmates as she begins dating his rebellious best friend.
After the success of the original film and its sequels in Israel, Davidson re-teamed with producers Golan-Globus to attempt to recreate the same success in the United States. Though the film's plot and characters remained largely the same, the setting was updated from 1950s Israel to then-present day suburban Los Angeles of the 1980s. The soundtrack, a major facet of both films, was also updated from the original's golden oldies to more contemporary new wave rock.
Released in the summer of 1982, The Last American Virgin received mixed reviews from critics, with some noting its nuanced portrayal of teenagers, and others deriding it for its crude sexual humor. In the years since its release, the film has been noted for its downbeat conclusion[6] and has acquired a cult following.[7]
- ^ Trunick 2020, p. 131.
- ^ "The Last American Virgin". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ Donahue, Suzanne Mary (1987). American film distribution : the changing marketplace. UMI Research Press. p. 292. ISBN 9780835717762. Please note figures are for rentals in US and Canada
- ^ Dargis, Manohla (February 18, 2015). "Film Society of Lincoln Center Lauds Cannon Films". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 11, 2015.
- ^ Maslin, Janet (January 15, 1983). "Frolics in Florida and Other Antics". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 12, 2023.
- ^ "Cinematic Void Presents: The Last American Virgin". American Cinematheque. 2022. Archived from the original on June 11, 2023.
- ^ Jacobs, Evan (June 20, 2020). "The Last American Virgin: Why a Disposable 80s Movie Still Resonates 40 Years Later". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on June 11, 2023.