In the summer of 1963, Brooklyn teenager Jeffrey Willis, played by Matt Dillon, discovers a world far removed from his working-class roots when he takes a job at the luxurious El Flamingo Beach Club. Seduced by the sun-drenched glamour and fast-talking members like the charismatic car dealer Phil Brody, portrayed by Richard Crenna, Jeffrey begins to question the values of his honest, plumbing-supply salesman father, Arthur, brought to life by Héctor Elizondo. This charming coming-of-age dramedy, directed by Garry Marshall, follows Jeffrey as he navigates first love with a club member's daughter, the intoxicating allure of easy money, and the painful realization that the high life may come with a hidden cost. Caught between the straightforward integrity of his family and the slick promises of a mentor he admires, Jeffrey must decide what kind of man he truly wants to become.