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Midwestern teens take on New York in a graduation trip full of mishaps, ambition, and big city dreams.

SENIOR TRIP

All aboard for a ride on the wild side!

1981 · 1h 36m · PG · Comedy / Drama / TV Movie · IMDB TMDB

The adventures of Midwestern high-school students visiting New York City to celebrate their impending graduation.

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What is Senior Trip about?

Senior Trip is a 1981 American comedy-drama TV movie directed by Kenneth Johnson about a group of graduating Midwestern high school students who travel to New York City to celebrate the end of school.

Programmer's Pick

Midwestern innocence meets Manhattan chaos in this TV movie time capsule, complete with a parade of teenage archetypes and a surprise Mickey Rooney appearance. If you like your coming-of-age stories with bus rides, backstage Broadway, and a healthy dose of burping and guitar playing, this is your ticket.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Senior Trip follows a busload of eager high school seniors from Youngstown, Ohio as they head to New York City for a celebratory graduation trip. Each student brings their own ambitions and quirks: Roger Ellis dreams of business success, David is set on becoming a rock star, Judy Matheson chases the spotlight as a would-be actress, and Denise seeks sophistication in the city. Alongside them are classmates like Fred, on the lookout for romance, and Jon Lipton, an aspiring artist. The trip promises a mix of comic misadventures, city culture, and personal aspirations, with a memorable cameo from Mickey Rooney during a backstage moment on Broadway. The film blends teen comedy with coming-of-age drama, all set against the energetic backdrop of early '80s New York.

Details & Specs

Director
Kenneth Johnson
Writers
Kenneth Johnson, Dan Kibbie
Release
1981
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Genres
Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Also Known As
Viaggio a New York

Cast & Crew

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Director: Kenneth Johnson Writers: Kenneth Johnson +1 more
Scott Baio Scott Baio Roger Ellis Faye Grant Faye Grant Denise Randy Brooks Randy Brooks David Peter Coffield Peter Coffield Jerry Mickey Rooney Mickey Rooney Self Jane Hoffman Jane Hoffman Mrs. Pritchardson JM Jeffrey Marcus Jon Lipton (as Jeff Marcus) Liz Callaway Liz Callaway Judy Matheson JC James Carroll Fred RD Ralph Davis Vic Ron Fassler Ron Fassler Bob Julia Montgomery Julia Montgomery Marlene Bernard Barrow Bernard Barrow Nathan Aldrich RH Robert Hitt Stanley Simpson Vincent Spano Vincent Spano Dick Peter Leeds Peter Leeds Mickey's Friend PW Patti Walsh Peggy JW James Weissenbach Jim Robert Townsend Robert Townsend Randy Jason Alexander Jason Alexander Pete EK Elaine Kilden Call Girl EV Ed Van Nuys Malcolm Ferris GW Gretchen West Desiree Mansoor Najee-Ullah Mansoor Najee-Ullah Pimp Freda Foh Shen Freda Foh Shen Ticket Agent John Randolph Jones John Randolph Jones Mr. Whitaker MA Mary Alan Hokanson ITA Receptionist IO Isabell O'Connor Manhattan Receptionist

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Why Cult

New York City Backdrop

Experience the city through the eyes of small-town teens as they navigate its challenges and opportunities on their graduation trip.

Ensemble Cast of Teens

From the ambitious Roger to the aspiring actress Judy, each character brings a unique perspective and set of goals to the adventure.

Mickey Rooney Cameo

Mickey Rooney appears as himself in a playful backstage scene at the Broadway show 'Sugar Babies', adding a touch of showbiz sparkle.

Classic Early '80s Teen Comedy

Packed with school bus antics, musical numbers, and a distinctly early-'80s sense of humor, the film captures the spirit of its era.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Senior Trip released? +

Senior Trip was released in 1981.

Who directed Senior Trip? +

Senior Trip was directed by Kenneth Johnson.

How long is Senior Trip? +

Senior Trip has a runtime of 96 minutes.

What genre is Senior Trip? +

Senior Trip is a comedy-drama TV movie.

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