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1987 (2014): Cast & Plot

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1987 is a 2014 comedy drama starring Jean-Carl Boucher as Ricardo Trogi, Pascal Richard and Alyssa Labelle. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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1987 (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
French
Studio
GO Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 1987 About?

The premise of 1987 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seventeen-year-old Ricardo navigates a summer filled with teenage ambitions: losing his virginity, gaining access to bars, and acquiring a car, all while spending time with his friends. Driven to quickly earn money, he decides to leverage his Italian inheritance and resorts to criminal activity as a shortcut. However, his plans quickly spiral out of control, leading to unforeseen consequences.

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Cast & crew

1987 Cast & Characters

Jean-Carl Boucher leads the cast as Ricardo Trogi, with Pascal Richard as Policier raccompagnant Ricardo and Alyssa Labelle as Sara Delorme.

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Plot

1987 Plot Summary

What happens in 1987 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1987, 17-year-old Ricardo [Jean-Carl Boucher] faces the usual teenage maze: a crush on Sara [Alyssa Labelle] and a girlfriend named Marie-Josée [Éléonore Lamothe], all while enjoying the freedom that comes with having a car. With three friends by his side, he dives into parties, drinks a lot, and dreams loud, sometimes crossing lines as he and his circle try to figure out where they’re headed after graduation. After a night when they fail to get into a bar, Ricardo dares to open one for underage teens, imagining a path to independence and notoriety.

Full summary

The whole story of 1987, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know 1987?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in 1987

6 cars on screen, including the 1986 Buick Century and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 6 cars
  • 1986 Buick Century in 1987 1986 Buick Century
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in 1987 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
  • 1974 Fiat 124 Special in 1987 1974 Fiat 124 Special
  • 1980 Honda Accord in 1987 1980 Honda Accord
Details

1987 Also Known As

Also known as “加拿大電影1987”.

Also known as
  • 加拿大電影1987

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FAQ

1987 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 1987, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1987?

1987 runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was 1987 released?

1987 was released on August 4, 2014.

Who is in the cast of 1987?

1987 stars Jean-Carl Boucher as Ricardo Trogi, Pascal Richard as Policier raccompagnant Ricardo and Alyssa Labelle as Sara Delorme, among 34 credited actors.

Does 1987 have a post-credit scene?

No. 1987 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 1987 in?

The original language of 1987 is French.

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