Character Relationships in Going Steady

Benji (played by Yftach Katzur) is a protagonist in Going Steady. A teenage boy and the central protagonist. He falls in love with Tammy, attempts intimacy, and later rebuffs Martha's advances. He distances himself from Tammy, reconciles with her with Huey's help, and faces relationship turmoil after Bobby's accusations. He plans to leave town with Shelly but stays after a revelation about Tammy's true feelings. Tammy (played by Yvonne Michaels) is a protagonist in Going Steady. A teenage girl whom Benji falls in love with. She leaves a party after his advances, distances herself from him, and later appears at prom with Bobby. She is central to a love triangle that culminates in a revelation that she truly loved Huey. Huey (played by Zachi Noy) appears in Going Steady. One of the three teenage boys and Benji's close friend. He is Martha's boyfriend and assists Benji in reconciling with Tammy. He fabricates a story about Tammy and Bobby that ultimately prevents Benji from leaving town, revealing Tammy's genuine affection for him. Martha (played by Rachel Steiner) appears in Going Steady. Huey's girlfriend who attempts to sleep with a drunk Benji but is rebuffed. Her advance is later used by Bobby to falsely accuse Benji of cheating, causing significant strain in Benji and Tammy's relationship. Bobby (played by Jonathan Sagall) appears in Going Steady. One of the three teenage boys and Benji's friend. He accuses Benji of cheating with Martha and accompanies Tammy to prom. He later discovers that he and Tammy were merely using each other for sex. Shelly (played by Dafna Armoni) appears in Going Steady. A character who accompanies Benji when he decides to leave town, though he ultimately stays behind due to Huey's intervention. Benji's Mother (played by Dvora Kedar) appears in Going Steady. Benji's Father (played by Menashe Warshavsky) appears in Going Steady.

Character Relationship Map: Going Steady

Going Steady (1979) Poster

Going Steady (1979) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

Story Analysis

A teenage romance is tested by rejected advances, false accusations, sexual confusion, and a final revelation of genuine love.

Plot Progression

  1. A Party Sparks Romance
  2. Rejection And Reconciliation
  3. Accusations At The Prom
  4. Leaving Town Or Staying

Directed by Boaz Davidson

Going Steady (1979) · 6.2/10 · comedy, romance

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