St. Elmo's Fire

Drama, Romance · 1985R

Seven friends, recent college graduates, are searching for a place in the real world, as they face issues of career and commitment. Leslie and Alec (Ally Sheedy and Judd Nelson) try to save a crumbling romance. Wendy (Mare Winningham), a shy virgin, hides a love for Billy (Rob Lowe), a reluctant father/husband still searching for goals. Kevin (Andrew McCarthy) is a cynical writer who scorns love until he realizes he's in love with his best friend's girl. Kirby (Emilio Estevez), a law student, obsessively pursues an older woman. The beautiful, neurotic Jules (Demi Moore) paints a poignant picture of life in the fast lane. Against the backdrop of St. Elmo's, their local hang-out, they save, betray and love one another as only the closest of friends can.

Starring

Emilio Estevez, Stephen H. Burum, Rob Lowe, Charles Graffeo, Richard Marks, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Bob Badami, Judd Nelson, Elliot Davis

Director

Joel Schumacher

Producer

Lauren Shuler Donner