The Last American Virgin

The Last American Virgin is a 1982 American coming-of-age sex comedy film written and directed by Boaz Davidson, and starring Lawrence Monoson, Diane Franklin, Steve Antin, Joe Rubbo, and Louisa Moritz. A remake of Davidson's 1978 Israeli film Lemon Popsicle, it follows a Los Angeles high school student who, while attempting to lose his virginity, falls in love with one of his female classmates as she begins dating his rebellious best friend. After the success of the original film and its sequels in Israel, Davidson re-teamed with producers Golan-Globus to attempt to recreate the same success in the United States. Though the film's plot and characters remained largely the same, the setting was updated from 1950s Israel to then-present day suburban Los Angeles of the 1980s. The soundtrack, a major facet of both films, was also updated from the original's golden oldies to more contemporary new wave rock. Released in the summer of 1982, The Last American Virgin received mixed reviews from critics, with some noting its nuanced portrayal of teenagers, and others deriding it for its crude sexual humor. In the years since its release, the film has been noted for its downbeat conclusion and has acquired a cult following. Plot In early 1980s Los Angeles, high school student Gary works after school as a pizza delivery boy for a place called Pink Pizza. His best friends are Rick, slick-talking ladies' man, and the overweight but confident David. While out at a soda shop one night, Gary notices Karen, a beautiful new student who has just moved to the area along with her new best friend Rose, and falls in love with Karen at first sight. After the girls leave he asks the cashier if he knows who they are and the cashier affirms he’s never met them before in his life. Afterwards Gary meets up with Rick and David in the same soda shop and the three boys pick up three girls with the false promise of offering them cocaine. At Gary's house, the boys present Sweet'n Low to the girls, who snort it. Rick and David prepare to have sex with two of the girls, leaving Gary paired with the overweight and awkward Millie. As Gary attempts to cut off Millie's bra with scissors, his parents return home, and pandemonium ensues.