Movie: The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love)

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jean Shepherd
Jean Shepherd

Ralph

Peter Kowanko
Peter Kowanko

Young Ralph

George Coe
George Coe

Old Man

Barbara Bolton
Barbara Bolton

Mom

Jay Ine
Jay Ine

Randy

Robert J. Colonna
Robert J. Colonna

John

William Lampley
William Lampley

Flick

Jeff Yonis
Jeff Yonis

Schwartz

Peter Gerety
Peter Gerety

Archie

Ron McLarty
Ron McLarty

Gertz

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    A comedy written and Narrated by Jean Shepherd. The story involves several different events such as Ralph's first serious romance with his new neighbor, Randy playing a turkey in the school Thanksgiving Day play, The Old Man setting his sights on a yellow buick and the High School basketball rival game of the season.

  • Release Date

    1985-02-11

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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