The Rachel Papers

The Rachel Papers

95 mins | Comedy, Romance | May 12, 1989

Poised to attend Oxford University, 19-year-old Charles Highway decides it's high time to have a romantic encounter with an older woman. With the help of a computer program and several eccentric relatives, Highway sets his sights on seducing Rachel Noyce, a stunning American in her 20s. However, Highway has his work cut out for him. Noyce has a boyfriend, DeForest, and is not exactly receptive to Highway's advances — at first, anyway.

The Rachel Papers

95 mins | Comedy, Romance | May 12, 1989

The Rachel Papers
Poised to attend Oxford University, 19-year-old Charles Highway decides it's high time to have a romantic encounter with an older woman. With the help of a computer program and several eccentric relatives, Highway sets his sights on seducing Rachel Noyce, a stunning American in her 20s. However, Highway has his work cut out for him. Noyce has a boyfriend, DeForest, and is not exactly receptive to Highway's advances — at first, anyway.
IMDb rating 6.0
Producers Virgin, Longfellow Pictures, Initial Film and Television
Original title The Rachel Papers
Directors Ken Shane, Michael Zimbrich, Simon Moseley, Damian Harris
Writers Martin Amis, Damian Harris

Cast

Dexter Fletcher

as Charles Highway

Ione Skye

as Rachel Noyce

Jonathan Pryce

as Norman

James Spader

as Deforest

Bill Paterson

as Gordon Highway

Michael Gambon

as Doctor Knowd

Lesley Sharp

as Jenny

Jared Harris

as Geoff

Aubrey Morris

as Sir Herbert

Claire Skinner

as Gloria

Nicola Kimber

as Vanessa Reynolds

Shirley Anne Field

as Mrs. Seth Smith

Pat Keen

as Mrs. Tauber

Gina McKee

as Evonne

Daniel John

as Chris

Shirley King

as Tauber Academy Assistant

Siri Neal

as Suki

Di Langford

as Charlotte Highway

Hepburn Graham

as Andy

Amanda Dickinson

as Peppermint Park Waitress

Joe Wreddon

as Valentine

Amy Fleetwood

as Rachel's Friend

Jimmy Buchanan

as Mr. Greenchurch

Louise Hodges

as Woman (uncredited)

Eric Stoltz

as Cafe Patron (uncredited)

Troy Titus-Adams

as Woman (uncredited)