Oxford Blues at Hollywood Teen Movies

U.S. Release Date: 24th August 1984
Running Time: 97 min
U.S. Classification: PG-13
Director: Robert Boris
Starring: Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Amanda Pays, Cary Elwes, Julian Sands, Bruce Payne

Taglines:
* He fell in love with a girl and conned his way into Oxford University just to meet her. Now he's learning how to be a winner.

Trivia:
* "Oxford Blues" was shot in 1984, released in U.S. Cinemas later that year but did not hit international cinemas until 1986 & 1987.

* "Oxford Blues" is an uncredited remake of 1938 Robert Tyalor film "A Yank At Oxford".

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Oxford Blues (1984) [DVD]
This charming, romantic teen comedy stars Rob Lowe as a Las Vegas casino hustler who migrates to England and cons his way into Oxford University after falling for his dream woman, aristocratic covergirl Amanda Pays. Lowe learns that the only way to possibly win her love is to become a top dog on the school's championship rowing team, but he may just learn a lesson about life in the process. Ally Sheedy and Julian Sands co-star. 98 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround stereo.

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