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He's conned his way into Oxford University . . . now he's learning to be a WINNER! - Oxford Blues
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Title: Oxford Blues

Release Date: 24 Aug 1984

Runtime: 1h 37m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Winkast Film Productions, Baltic Industrial Finance, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Companies: Winkast Film Productions, Baltic Industrial Finance, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview: A young American hustler in Las Vegas spots a rich English Lady. Smitten, he pursues her to England, where his only chance of getting together with her is to enroll in Oxford and join the rowing team.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.6 (43 votes)

Cast

  • Nick De Angelo: Rob Lowe
  • Rona: Ally Sheedy
  • Lady Victoria Wingate: Amanda Pays
  • Colin Gilchrist Fisher: Julian Sands
  • Geordie Nevitts: Julian Firth
  • Simon Rutledge: Alan Howard
  • Las Vegas Lady: Gail Strickland
  • Doctor Ambrose: Michael Gough
  • Doctor Quentin Boggs: Aubrey Morris
  • Lionel: Cary Elwes
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