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So Fine (1981): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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So Fine is a 1981 comedy directed by Andrew Bergman, starring Ryan O'Neal, Fred Gwynne and David Rounds. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic.

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So Fine (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Andrew Bergman
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Warner Bros.
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is So Fine About?

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

A resourceful college professor seeks to save his family's business with an unconventional idea. He turns entrepreneur and introduces a new fashion trend: jeans with a transparent seat. The humorous story follows his efforts to bring this innovative and playfully bold design to the market, navigating the challenges of the fashion industry and family dynamics along the way.

So Fine Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • hot
  • satire
  • teensploitation
  • jack daniels whiskey
  • sex comedy
  • satire comedy
  • italy
  • father
  • man
  • sex scene
  • nightie
  • seduction
+30 more
  • manhattan new york city
  • fifth avenue manhattan new york city
  • female nudity
  • sensuality
  • woman on top
  • voyeur
  • voyeurism
  • nudity
  • exhibitionist
  • exhibitionism
  • english literature
  • financial crisis
  • gondola
  • clothing industry
  • new york city
  • venice italy
  • professor
  • mafia
  • hitman
  • limousine
  • disco
  • organized crime
  • pinball
  • steam room
  • opera
  • product placement
  • loan shark
  • menage a trois
  • cannabis
  • father son relationship
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Cast & crew

So Fine Cast

Ryan O'Neal leads the cast, with Fred Gwynne and David Rounds. Directed by Andrew Bergman; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in So Fine

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Ratings

So Fine Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave So Fine 48 on Metacritic.

Plot

So Fine Plot Summary

What happens in So Fine from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Bobby Fine, played by Ryan O’Neal, is a professor at Chippenango State College who finds himself in a precarious position when the chairman of the English Department, Dr. Lincoln, portrayed by Fred Gwynne, informs him that he and Professor McCarthy, represented by David Rounds, are both vying for a singular tenured position. Meanwhile, in the bustling heart of New York City, Bobby’s father, Jack Fine, depicted by Jack Warden, faces dire straits as he attempts to salvage his clothing business, Fine Fashions, which is plummeting due to losing most of its accounts. 5 million to the intimidating loan shark known as Mr. Eddie, who is played menacingly by Richard Kiel. Towering and muscular, Mr.

Full summary

The whole story of So Fine, scene by scene

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Videos

So Fine Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 3 trailers.

So Fine (Original Theatrical Trailer)
  • Trailer So Fine 1981 TV trailer
  • Trailer So Fine 1981 TV trailer #2
Quiz

How Well Do You Know So Fine?

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

Question 1 of 10

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  10. Question 10: not answered

What is Bobby Fine's occupation?
Cars

Cars in So Fine

17 cars on screen, including the 1981 AMC Concord and the 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine.

All 17 cars
  • 1981 AMC Concord in So Fine 1981 AMC Concord Important role
  • 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine in So Fine 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine Important role
  • 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible in So Fine 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role
  • 1981 Cadillac Seville in So Fine 1981 Cadillac Seville Important role
Details

So Fine Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “En Genomskinlig Historia” and “Der ausgeflippte Professor”.

Also known as
  • En Genomskinlig Historia
  • Der ausgeflippte Professor
  • Ez igen!
  • Je to fajn
  • Amor na Medida Certa
  • Profesor a mi medida

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FAQ

So Fine FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of So Fine, each answered in a sentence.

How long is So Fine?

So Fine runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was So Fine released?

So Fine was released on September 25, 1981.

Who directed So Fine?

So Fine was directed by Andrew Bergman.

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Who is in the cast of So Fine?

So Fine stars Ryan O'Neal, Fred Gwynne and David Rounds, among 10 credited actors.

How is So Fine rated?

So Fine has 48 on Metacritic and 48% on TMDB.

Does So Fine have a post-credit scene?

No. So Fine has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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