Packard Schmidt is a burnt-out, middle-aged college English professor. In a desperate attempt to restore some sense of vitality to his lonely existence he embarks on a series of impulsive romantic exploits resulting in a cavalcade of disaster both personally and professionally. These disasters change and educate Pack and serve eventually as a meditation on the meaning and power of desire, loss, and love.

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Cast

Julian Sands

Packard Schmidt

Alex Sol

Sam Brunton

John Savage

Frank Iverson

Kyle Howard

J.P. Stallman

Katharine Towne

Sally Iverson

Lorna Scott

Dorothy

Jim Belushi

Elvis (as James Belushi)

Ruth Williamson

Dean Janet Vanderpool

Fisher Stevens

Officer Donny

Wayne Grace

Drunk Gambler

Harry Karp

Officer Prudehomme