Joel Schumachers 1985 film St. Elmos Fire is one of the two core films responsible for the Brat Pack ensemble. Focusing on the unique situations experienced by seven young adults in university, the film needed quite a few recognizable young actors to cover all its bases. Schumacher sought advice from director John Hughes, who was building a name for himself writing and directing teen-centric dramatic comedies. He had several references for Schumacher, and three of the seven actors ultimately cast in St. Elmos Fire also appeared in Hughes 1985 film The Breakfast Club.

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