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The Last Fling

  • TV Movie
  • 1987
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.1K
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John Ritter and Connie Sellecca in The Last Fling (1987)
ComedyRomance

Gloria's fiance Jason is going out with some friends to sow his last wild oats. She considers this a bit barbaric, so on the advice of some friends she goes out to do the same thing. She mee... Read allGloria's fiance Jason is going out with some friends to sow his last wild oats. She considers this a bit barbaric, so on the advice of some friends she goes out to do the same thing. She meets Phillip, a man who's tired of one-night stands and wants a serious monogamous relations... Read allGloria's fiance Jason is going out with some friends to sow his last wild oats. She considers this a bit barbaric, so on the advice of some friends she goes out to do the same thing. She meets Phillip, a man who's tired of one-night stands and wants a serious monogamous relationship. When they meet he is taken with her right away, but she doesn't give him her real nam... Read all

  • Director
    • Corey Allen
  • Writer
    • Mitchel Katlin
  • Stars
    • John Ritter
    • Connie Sellecca
    • Randee Heller
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Corey Allen
    • Writer
      • Mitchel Katlin
    • Stars
      • John Ritter
      • Connie Sellecca
      • Randee Heller
    • 14User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    John Ritter
    John Ritter
    • Phillip Reed
    Connie Sellecca
    Connie Sellecca
    • Gloria Franklin
    Randee Heller
    Randee Heller
    • Mimi
    John Bennett Perry
    John Bennett Perry
    • Jason Elliot
    Paul Sand
    Paul Sand
    • Jack
    Scott Bakula
    Scott Bakula
    • Drew
    Kate Zentall
    • Lynda
    Shannon Tweed
    Shannon Tweed
    • Dr. Joan Preston
    Larry Gelman
    Larry Gelman
    • Walt
    Gretchen Wyler
    Gretchen Wyler
    • Mrs. Franklin
    Andrew Masset
    Andrew Masset
    • Doug
    Janet Wood
    Janet Wood
    • Nancy
    Steve Kahan
    Steve Kahan
    • Amigo de Jason
    Bea Silvern
    • Sophia
    Michael Alldredge
    Michael Alldredge
    • Larry Fields
    Luke Andreas
    • Putulski
    Olive Dunbar
    Olive Dunbar
    • Juez
    Paddi Edwards
    Paddi Edwards
    • Mrs. Reed
    • Director
      • Corey Allen
    • Writer
      • Mitchel Katlin
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    5sandcrab277

    total bust because of ritter

    Ritter has always been a grade a peckerwood who thinks he's a comedian ... i only watched this movie because of shannon tweed and connie sellecca are two beautiful women that perform well in whatever they do ... the rest is truly bad including that putz scott bakula
    arsingh1

    I Know That Love Ballad Song Folks

    Hi America!!! I enjoyed watching one of my most favorite sitcom actors of all time, John Ritter from "Three's Company" (God bless you John wherever your soul may be in Heaven since you made me laugh so many times playing Jack Tripper). John was great in that romantic TV drama last night on CityTV channel called "The Last Fling" co-starring with that very beautiful actress, Connie Sellecca (John Tesh is a very lucky man). Oh how I wish she was mine. I remember watching her on "The Greatest American Hero" with William Katt and Robert Culp back in the 1980's when I was going to high school.

    Anyways, I did some research and found out that beautiful love ballad song played during the lovemaking scene with John Ritter and Connie Sellecca's characters. It was a very mellow soothing stylish love song. I loved it. I mean, that's the kind of song musical groups today (2005 era) should be playing. The soundtrack was "Par Avion" (a.k.a "...here comes the night, here comes the dreaming of you...") sung by 70's/80's progressive rock band called Mike & The Mechanics. Did you know that the members of this band played with Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel? That's why when the song was being played, it automatically reminded me of Phil Collins' style of music. It evokes such incredible feelings and imagery of fantasy love, Southern California sunshine, moonlight romance and deep sentimental meaning. You know, like the way Phil Collins sounded like in moody background synthesizer scenes on Michael Mann's "Miami Vice" starring Don Johnson as Det. Sonny Crockett. Very cool music. And this song "Par Avion" just took me back to the 80's Miami Vice era with its cool slow synthesizer soft beat kind of stylish sound. Excellent music and a great choice for a soundtrack, even with any post-2005 romance movie, whether feature-length blockbuster or TV movie of the week.

    Cheers,

    A.R. Singh Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Friday, February 18, 2005
    6thehappychuckler

    Good Mixture of Comedy and Romance

    Divorce lawyer and ladies man Phillip Reed (John Ritter) becomes sick of skirt chasing and is ready to settle down and find the right woman. Meanwhile, Gloria Franklin (Connie Selleca) is in a relationship with her fiancee Jason Elliott (John Bennett Perry) who has been stepping out. She meets Phillip and right away he feels she is the right one, but she fights it as she is going to be getting married in one week.

    Has enough laugh out loud moments and enough romance to make the cut. Both leads are good and this TV movie doesn't seem to drag at all. Worth a watch in the least if you enjoy romantic comedies. Also starring Scott Bakula and Shannon Tweed.
    9Winnetou-3

    I would call it a comedy version of "The Graduate"

    This is an excellent light comedy that should cheer one up even during the worst blues. I usually watch it when I am sad, and, guess what, it takes the blues away. Guaranteed! You will find several parallels to "The Graduate," such as the general plot line (a guy fighting for his love, who is about to get married to somebody else) and some scenes (like the one when Phil-John Ritter is watching Gloria-Connie Sellecca through the glass ceiling and shouting her name) that could have been meant as "Graduate" travesties, however, in good spirit and. There is no Mrs. Robinson, though.

    In general: full of fun, sense of humor, good acting and excellent moral message. Recommended!
    7tracym-33943

    Nostalgic 80s LA comedy w John Ritter

    Nostalgic 80s LA romantic comedy with John Ritter John Bennett Perry, Connie Sellecca, Scott Bakula, and Shannon Tweed.

    John Bennett Perry is Matthew Perry's dad!

    John Ritter looks very handsome and is extremely athletic. He meets Connie Sellacca and falls in love at first sight. He is a Michigan alumni.

    Connie Sellecca has been dating the same guy for years and has lost touch of what she really wants. She has become a puppet.

    Her fiancé, John Bennett Perry, is taking her for granted.

    John Ritter is a playboy but after he meets Connie Sellecca, he realizes he wants much more. And he is determined to not let her go.

    He runs around all over Los Angeles to find her again and wants to profess his love and stop the wedding.

    Movie is about slowing down and being with the right person and not just with a good looking man.

    Rest in peace John Ritter and Matthew Perry. Very nostalgic 80s Los Angeles scenery in Echo Park, downtown LA, LA Zoo, and Los Feliz. Also beautiful mountains of Acapulco, Mexico.

    Movie highlights comedic and athletic talents of John Ritter.

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    • Trivia
      The VHS cover artwork was designed by celebrated "Mad Magazine" caricaturist Mort Drucker.
    • Quotes

      Jason Elliot: So, did you get lucky while I was gone? Seriously, did you have a good weekend?

      Gloria Franklin: Yes, as a matter of fact, I did.

      Jason Elliot: What did you do?

      Gloria Franklin: Oh, the usual, flew to Acapulco, had a wild affair, came back yesterday.

      Jason Elliot: With anyone I know?

      Gloria Franklin: I don't know. I don't think you would really like him. He's not really your type but his name is Phillip Reed. You ever heard of him?

    • Connections
      Features The Honeymooners (1955)
    • Soundtracks
      THE DREAM GOES ON
      Music and Lyrics by Charles Bernstein

      Vocals by Peter Hix

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der letzte Seitensprung
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Griffith Park - 5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Leonard Hill Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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