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Getting Lucky (1989)

1989-12-31 · 1h 25m · EN
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Middlevale High has Cheerleaders, Jocks, Nerds ... and a Leprechaun!

School nerd Bill just wants to save the world and to score a date with cheerleader babe Chrissie Schackler. Both become real possibilities when he finds an alcoholic Leprechaun in a beer bottle he was about to recycle. Wacky hijinks ensue as the leprechaun, Lepkey, messes up a few of the wishes. Can Bill fight off school jock Tony Chanuka and marry Chrissie so they can fulfill their dream of opening a clinic?

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Michael Paul GirardDirector, Writer

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Steven CookeSteven CookeBillLezlie Z. McCrawLezlie Z. McCrawKrissiRick McDowellRick McDowellTonyGarry KlugerGarry KlugerLepkeyJean StewartJean StewartBabetteDick MondaDick MondaTeacherMarshall HilliardMarshall HilliardJeffSteven B. McMillinSteven B. McMillinPrincipalGeorge ConstantinGeorge ConstantinJock

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Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · FamilyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference317506Actor preference723727 · 747617 · 1148570

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What is Getting Lucky about?

School nerd Bill just wants to save the world and to score a date with cheerleader babe Chrissie Schackler. Both become real possibilities when he finds an alcoholic Leprechaun in a beer bottle he was about to recycle. Wacky hijinks ensue as the leprechaun, Lepkey, messes up a few of the wishes. Can Bill fight off school jock Tony Chanuka and marry Chrissie so they can fulfill their dream of opening a clinic?

How long is Getting Lucky?

Getting Lucky has a runtime of 85 minutes.