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The Flamingo Kid   1984         PG-13, 98 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance Director: Garry Marshall   Cast: Matt Dillon, Richard Crenna, Jessica Walter, Hector Elizondo, Molly McCarthy, Martha Gehman, John Turturro, Frank Campanella, Joe Grifasi, Marisa Tomei, Carole Davis, Janet Jones, Brian McNamara, Fisher Stevens, Leon   When a Brooklyn youth, Jeffrey Willis (Matt Dillon), takes a summer job at a New York beach resort, he is confronted with a glamorous world of which he had no knowledge and must make choices that will affect his life. Among the influences is wealthy car salesman Phil Brody (Richard Crenna) who tries to help Jeffrey. Jeffrey is very impressed by Brody's lifestyle and reputation as a gin rummy champion. Meanwhile, Jeffrey's father Arthur (Hector Elizondo) is upset when Jeffrey takes on airs while enjoying his new lifestyle. Cast Matt Dillon Jeffrey Willis Richard Crenna Phil Brody Jessica Walter Phyllis Brody Hector Elizondo Arthur Willis Molly McCarthy Ruth Willis Martha Gehman Nikki Willis John Turturro Ted Frank Campanella Colonel Cal Eastland Joe Grifasi Mario Minetta Marisa Tomei Mandy Carole Davis Joyce Brody Janet Jones Carla Samson Brian McNamara Steve Dawkins Fisher Stevens Hawk Ganz Leon Fortune Smith