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Smooth Talk is a 1985 American drama film directed by Joyce Chopra and based on Joyce Carol Oates's 1966 short story, "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?". The film stars Laura Dern as Connie, a restless teenager exploring her independence in suburban California, and Treat Williams as Arnold Friend, an older stranger who arrives at her home. It explores themes of adolescence, sexuality, and manipulation. The production earned critical praise and won the Grand Jury Prize for Drama at the 1986 Sundance Film Festival.
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What short story is the 1985 film "Smooth Talk" based on?
"Smooth Talk" is an American drama directed by Joyce Chopra that is directly based on Joyce Carol Oates's 1966 short story, "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" The film serves as a visual adaptation of this tense literary narrative.
Who stars in the movie "Smooth Talk"?
The film features a young Laura Dern in the lead role as Connie, a restless teenager exploring her independence. She stars opposite Treat Williams, who plays a mysterious and threatening older man.
When was the coming-of-age movie "Smooth Talk" released?
"Smooth Talk" was released in 1985 as an American drama film. The movie updates Joyce Carol Oates's 1960s-era narrative to fit a contemporary 1980s suburban California setting.
Who directed the film "Smooth Talk"?
The 1985 coming-of-age drama "Smooth Talk" was directed by Joyce Chopra. Her direction brought Joyce Carol Oates's original 1966 short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" to life on the big screen.
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