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Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American coming-of-age comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Anthony Michael Hall. Written and directed by John Hughes in his directorial debut, it was the first in a string of films Hughes would direct, centering on teenage life.
- $23.6 million
- May 4, 1984
- $6.5 million
- Ira Newborn
- Katherine Schaffstall
- Molly Ringwald (Samantha Baker) Ringwald starred as high school sophomore Samantha Baker. The film follows the teenager on her 16th birthday as she tries to navigate high school, all while her family forgets to celebrate her big day.
- Michael Schoeffling (Jake Ryan) Schoeffling portrayed high school heartthrob and Sam's crush Jake Ryan. While he doesn’t know Sam at the beginning of the film, he eventually develops a crush on her.
- Anthony Michael Hall (Ted) Hall played Ted, also known as the school nerd and "Farmer Ted." His mission in the film is to prove to his friends that he can hook up with Sam, though his night doesn't go according to plan and he ends up waking up next to Caroline (Haviland Morris).
- Haviland Morris (Caroline Mulford) Morris portrayed Caroline, the most popular girl at school and Jake's girlfriend. After the two break up, she ends up spending the night with Ted.
May 4, 2024 · Like Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall was only 15 when he played “Farmer” Ted, a geek with the hots for Sam, in Sixteen Candles. Hughes also cast Hall opposite Ringwald in his next film ...
May 5, 2024 · One of the classic films from the 1980s, "Sixteen Candles," is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Many of the actors, including Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall and John Cusack, became big stars.
May 4, 1984 · 399. Play trailer 2:49. 1 Video. 99+ Photos. Comedy Romance. A girl's "sweet" sixteenth birthday is anything but special: her family forgets about it, and she suffers from every embarrassment possible. Director. John Hughes. Writer. John Hughes. Stars. Molly Ringwald. Anthony Michael Hall. Justin Henry. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING.
- (123K)
- Comedy, Romance
- John Hughes
- 1984-05-04
Anthony Michael Hall (born Michael Anthony Thomas Charles Hall; April 14, 1968) is an American actor. He is best known for starring in films with John Hughes, which include the teen films Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Weird Science.
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