This semi-autobiographical film by Barry Levinson follows various members of the Kurtzman clan, a Jewish family living in suburban Baltimore during the 1950s. As teenaged Ben completes high school, he falls for Sylvia, a black classmate, creating inevitable tensions. Meanwhile, Ben's brother, Van, attends college and becomes smitten with a mysterious woman while their father tries to maintain his burlesque business.
as Van Kurtzman
as Ben Kurtzman
as Little Melvin
as Ada Kurtzman
as Nate Kurtzman
as Yussel
as Sylvia
as Charlie, Nate's Assistant
as Pete, Nate's Assistant
as Trey Tobelseted
as Dubbie the Blonde
as Sylvia's Father
as Grandma Rose
as Scribbles
as Annie the Stripper
as Ted
as Gail
as Alan Joseph Zuckerman
as Mrs. Johnson
as Turk
as Ben Kurtzman - Age 8
as Sheldon
as Louie
as Teacher #2
as Mary
as Guy (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Extra (uncredited)
as Murray
as Phil
