Endless Love
1981 American film by Franco Zeffirelli · Released July 17, 1981
Endless Love is a 1981 American romantic drama film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, and starring Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, Shirley Knight, Don Murray, Richard Kiley, Penelope Milford, and Beatrice Straight. The film also marks the debuts of James Spader and Tom Cruise. Based on the 1979 Scott Spencer novel of the same name, the screenplay was written by Judith Rascoe. The original music score was composed by Jonathan Tunick.
Cast ages when filming began (September 22, 1980)
- Brooke Shields, as Jade Butterfield: 15
- Martin Hewitt, as David Axelrod: 22
- Shirley Knight, as Ann Butterfield: 44
- Don Murray, as Hugh Butterfield: 51
- Richard Kiley, as Arthur Axelrod: 58
- Beatrice Straight, as Rose Axelrod: 66
- James Spader, as Keith Butterfield: 20
- Ian Ziering, as Sammy Butterfield: 16
- Penelope Milford, as Ingrid Orchester: 32
- Tom Cruise, as Billy: 18
- Jami Gertz, as Patty: 14
- Robert Altman, as Hotel Manager: 55
- Jeff Marcus, as Leonard: 20
- Walt Gorney, as Passerby: 68