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St. Elmo's Fire

"The passion burns deep."

Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist Kevin, drama queen Jules, lovesick waiter Kirby, and Wendy, a social worker with a heart of gold--realise the party is over. And as the burdens of maturity close in on the young dreamers, the complexities of adulthood and the daily struggle of growing up put their sacred friendship to the test. But everyone knows life is not a bed of roses. It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, what will it take for St. Elmo's clique to find its place in the real world?

Top Cast

  • Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez

    Kirby Keger

  • Rob Lowe

    Rob Lowe

    Billy Hicks

  • Andrew McCarthy

    Andrew McCarthy

    Kevin Dolenz

  • Demi Moore

    Demi Moore

    Jules

  • Judd Nelson

    Judd Nelson

    Alec Newbary

  • Ally Sheedy

    Ally Sheedy

    Leslie Hunter

  • Mare Winningham

    Mare Winningham

    Wendy Beamish

  • Martin Balsam

    Martin Balsam

    Mr. Beamish

  • Andie MacDowell

    Andie MacDowell

    Dale Biberman

Overview

Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist Kevin, drama queen Jules, lovesick waiter Kirby, and Wendy, a social worker with a heart of gold--realise the party is over. And as the burdens of maturity close in on the young dreamers, the complexities of adulthood and the daily struggle of growing up put their sacred friendship to the test. But everyone knows life is not a bed of roses. It won't be easy, but when all is said and done, what will it take for St. Elmo's clique to find its place in the real world?

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