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Where was Pretty in Pink filmed?

1986 film, directed by Howard Deutch.

  • Los Angeles

The story is set in Chicago, about 1,742 miles (2,804 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Chicago
Filmed in
Los Angeles
Distance
About 1,742 miles (2,804 km) between Chicago and the nearest filming location.

About Pretty in Pink

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Released
1986
Director
Howard Deutch
Cast
Molly RingwaldAndrew McCarthyJon CryerHarry Dean StantonAnnie PottsJames SpaderKate VernonJim HaynieAlexa KeninAndrew Dice Clay
Genre
Romantic ComedyTeenComing-of-age

The story

High school senior Andie Walsh lives with her underemployed working-class father, Jack, in the Chicago suburb of Elgin.

On the night of the date, Andie waits for Blane at Trax, but he is late.

After another argument with Duckie, Andie and Blane walk out of the club.

Famous lines from Pretty in Pink

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • What now?Duckie
  • Yours or mine? Ours?Duckie
  • Changes your diapers?Iona
  • Sure, you can do what you want!Duckie
  • Well I guess that's just tough shit!Duckie

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