Dedicated officer managing communications and logistics under fire.
High school student and pizza delivery boy who is the protagonist. He develops a deep crush on the new student Karen, pursuing her romantically despite his awkwardness. He navigates complex friendships with Rick and David, experiences sexual mishaps, helps Karen find an abortion after she gets pregnant by Rick, and ultimately suffers heartbreak when discovering Karen's continued relationship with Rick.
Ben is Rocky Dennis's best friend and the person who was supposed to accompany him on an ambitious motorcycle trip through Europe. When Ben reveals that he is permanently moving to Michigan to live with his father, Rocky's dream is shattered, adding to his emotional isolation during high school.
Phil Paige is Rachel's father. Rachel, one of Dr. Nina Moss's patients, feels squeezed out by Phil and her stepfamily, creating a parallel to Beth Moss's own feelings of displacement within her changing family. His role therefore reinforces the film's focus on family pressure and exclusion.
Lawrence Monoson has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Starship Troopers with 1 titles. Signature works include The Last American Virgin, Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation, Dangerous Love. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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