The Last American Virgin

The Last American Virgin (1982) is a comedy film which is a remake of the wildly popular Israeli film Eskimo Limon (1978). After the success of the original and several sequels, writer/director Boaz Davidson re-teamed with producers Golan-Globus to attempt to re-create the same success in America.

Plot Synopsis

The plot closely follows the original Eskimo Limon, and revolves around protaganist Gary (Lawrence Monoson) a typical highschooler, and his friends Rick (Steve Antin)--the slick ladies man, and David (Joe Rubbo)--the Belushi'esque fat guy. As in most '80s teen comedies, most of the plot involves their numerous failed attempts to hook up. However, early on in the film, a love triangle develops between Gary, Rick and Karen (Diane Franklin-of Better Off Dead fame). Gary is secretly in love with Karen, however his dreams of dating her are over when she hooks up with Rick.

Related Topics:
Eskimo Limon - Lawrence Monoson - Steve Antin - Joe Rubbo - Belushi - Diane Franklin - Better Off Dead

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Eventually Rick gets Karen pregnant and leaves her without any money for an abortion. Gary decides to help Karen pay for her abortion by selling most of his posessions and borrowing money from his boss. To the director's credit the actual abortion scenes are handled much better and more seriously than in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. After the abortion, Gary and Karen spend the remainder of the weekend in alone together in Gary's grandmother's house. They seem to hit it off and Karen invities Gary to her birthday party the following week. Gary scrapes up a few more dollars and buys Karen a gold bracelet for her birthday.

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