[70], Others were less enamored with Ferris, many taking issue with the film's "rebel without a cause" hedonism. Much of it had to be scrapped though as Broderick had injured his knee badly during the scenes of running through neighbors' backyards. [22] "So I was the only one in opposition, which presented a lot of opportunities, some of which weren't even in the script or were expanded on. Teen comedies tend to dwell on the ridiculous, as a rule. "[114], In 2010, English comedian Dan Willis performed his show "Ferris Bueller's Way Of" at the Edinburgh Festival, delving into the philosophy of the movie and looking for life answers within.[115]. David Denby of New York Magazine, called the film "a nauseating distillation of the slack, greedy side of Reaganism. This week, we're kicking off the series with one of the most beloved John Hughes movies, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF - the pinnacle of teen comedies. Ferris Bueller's Day Off's total gross in the United States was approximately $70,136,369, making it a box office success. [93][94], The film has been parodied in television series, with characters taking a day off from their normal routine to have a day of adventure. [26] In late October 1985, the production moved to Los Angeles, and shooting ended on November 22. I can watch it again and again. [8] The car was built with a real wheel base, but used a Ford V8 engine instead of a V12. It was later part of the United States Warner Bros. DVD set 5 Film Collection: 80's Comedy, issued on September 30, 2014, and also including Planes, Trains and Automobiles, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! [97], In March 2017, Domino's Pizza began an advertising campaign parodying the film, featuring actor Joe Keery in the lead role. The car is expected to sell for between $350,000 and $450,000. America has this great reverence for New York. "Although it's only because of the brilliance of John's deciding that I should sing "Danke Schoen" on the float in the parade. Filming began in September 1985 and finished in November, featuring many Chicago landmarks including the then Sears Tower, Wrigley Field and the Art Institute of Chicago. They were just wretched, he said, noting that they had three versions of the car. Released in the summer of 1986, Ferris Bueller's Day Off established Matthew Broderick as a global megastar, and it remains one of the actor's most well-known and beloved roles to date. Jones exclaimed. It wasone of the most memorable movie endings of its time and remains one of the most triumphant moments in all of cinema. I said, I think I know why they hate the museum scene. by Collin Preciado. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Barbara Bush once quoted this in a speech and many of us quote it on a regular basis without actually living up to its mandate. director of photography And John put that stuff in. To convincingly play his drug-addled character, Sheen forced himself to stay awake for 48 hours before the shoot. See the article in its original context from June 11 . Did Alan Ruck really crash a Ferrari in Ferris Buellers Day Off? He introduced me to a guy who's an executive at Warner Brothers. A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the Principal thinks of that. Though many of Ferris's actions may seem irresponsible, there are no immediate consequences for him, and that's exactly the point of the film's final scenes. Ferris Bueller's Day Off is remembered as a feel-good '80s classic, yet its ending makes the movie far more meaningful than it otherwise seems. [118], In 2016 Paramount, Turner Classic Movies, and Fathom Events re-released the film and Pretty in Pink to celebrate their 30th anniversary.[119]. The Italy, Germany, and Spain Blu-rays includes French, German, Italian, and Spanish dubs; and Italian, English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish subtitles. The word got around fast and 10,000 people showed up! It's in the wrong place. Originally, the parade sequence came before the museum sequence, but I realized that the parade was the highlight of the day, there was no way we could top it, so it had to be the last thing before the three kids go home. Up to this point, the pictures had been pretty small. He does many seemingly selfish things; lying to his parents, humiliating his principal, and putting his 'best friend' in danger, all so he can have 7 carefree hours off of school. It took Hughes less than a week to write the screenplay of . When I gave the lecture about supply-side economics, I thought they were applauding. "[11], Edward McNally was rumored as the inspiration for the character Ferris Bueller. So I just thought, well, hellI'll just be me. Mientras todos los alumnos de ltimo ao estn estresados pensando en su futuro, Ferris decide faltar un da al colegio para recorrer la cuidad con su novia y su mejor amigo. "[4][5][6] The film was followed by a television series, starring Charlie Schlatter as title character. A scene from the wonderful 1986 comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off, written and directed by John Hughes.. IMDb plot summary: A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the principal thinks of that. While almost . 36 years later, the true meaning of 'Ferris Bueller' is still hiding in plain sight. "He didn't know how old I was and said he wanted an older girl to play the 17-year-old. Ferris Bueller is a high school student getting close to graduating. Cameron's extreme worry about the car and his father finding out he's taken it is a window into the character's mind. Ferris makes it home first, but Rooney confronts him before he can get back inside. When Ferris is running home, his shoes change from dress shoes (saying goodbye to Sloane) to canvas tennis shoes (running down the sidewalk) to running shoes (through his neighbor's house and back yard) and back to dress shoes (confronted by Rooney at the back door). They find him in bed and believe he has been there all day. [8] Since the release of the film, it has become one of the most expensive cars ever sold, going at auction in 2008 for $10,976,000 (equivalent to $13,814,153 in 2021)[46] and more recently in 2015 for $16,830,000 (equivalent to $19,240,024 in 2021). Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a. Stein then calls out "Grassley," which gets a response; Stein mutters, "He's always here. There's nothing sneering or sniggering about it. Paramount Pictures. I forget, one of the other English bands on the soundtrack and sent that to the mailing list. And they said, Just go to [Succession producer] Adam McKays house before you leave town. Hughes developed the basic of the movie on February 25th and visited Paramount Studios the following day where it was pitched by Ned Tanen after the concept in it intrigued him. Shocked by his appearance, she knocks him unconscious and calls the police. Nobody knew what it was, including the governor. ", "The Edge of Forever" by The Dream Academy, "March of the Swivelheads" (a remix of "Rotating Heads") by, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:35. The stylish juvenile delinquents in this shot are Cameron Frye (Alan Ruck), Sloane Peterson (Mia . Though Rooney may have been justified in his suspicion of Ferris, Jeannie sees an opportunity to take the high road (and potentially earn a future favor from her brother), and she takes it all thanks to Charlie Sheen's unnamed character and his imparted wisdom. Are Ferris and Jeannie twins? "We didn't have to invent an instant friendship like you often have to do in a movie," said Ruck. It starred Charlie Schlatter as Ferris Bueller and Jennifer Aniston as Jeannie Bueller. The shortening of the script had to come in the cutting room", said Hirsch. The film stars Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, and Alan Ruck with supporting roles by Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones, Cindy Pickett, Edie McClurg, and Lyman Ward. He loved it so much that he showed it to the studio but they just went "Ehhh." Written and directed by John Hughes, Ferris Bueller's Day Off starred Matthew Broderick as a high school student who fakes being sick in order to have an adventurous day off with his best friend and girlfriend. John Hughes made his final on-screen appearance in a cameo role as a man running between the cabs, but was uncredited. It was nonmetrical with a lot of rubato. But just give us a couple of good days that we can look back on. 60 me gusta,Video de TikTok de algo.decine (@algo.decine): Ferris Bueller's Day Off es una de las grandes comedias juveniles de los 80. [55] However, according to an interview with Lollipop Magazine, Hughes noted that he had sent 100,000 7" vinyl singles containing two songs featured in the film to members of his fan mailing list.[56]. This was a chance for me to go back into this building and show the paintings that were my favorite." He helps his friends become better people, but in doing so, he isn't changing at all. It's just wholesome. "[13] Anthony Michael Hall, who had worked with Hughes on three previous films, was offered the part but turned it down as he was busy with other projects. Cameron, who is afraid of his father's wrath, is dismayed when Ferris decides to take the car on a day trip into Chicago. [51], On October 1, 2011, Wrigley Field celebrated the 25th anniversary of the film by showing it on three giant screens on the infield. "[80][83], Other phrases from Ferris Bueller's Day Off such as Stein's monotone-voiced "Bueller? His parents believe he is ill, though his sister Jeannie does not. Ferris Bueller's Day Offis remembered as a feel-good '80s classic, yet its ending makes themovie far more meaningful than it otherwise seems. In . Ferris Bueller's Day Off is an effortless, fun, feel-good film that makes many of us want to rewind to the optimistic and colorful days of the 80s, but also go out and live spontaneously. So that's partly why I think we couldn't think of another," Broderick added. Niall is also a certified boxing coach, which goes hand-in-hand with his encyclopedic knowledge of the Rocky franchise, and considers himself something of an expert on Batman. Having the free-spirited rogue win the day is key because it underpins the exact message that Ferris was trying to send to Cameron: be confident and unafraid, and everything will work out. [13] "Certain guys would have played Ferris and you would have thought, 'Where's my wallet?'" The central premise of the film revolves around Ferris showing Cameron how fun life can be when that fear is removed from the equation, and it's ultimately what leads to Cameron feeling empowered to stand up to his father. [27] The Von Steuben Day Parade scene was filmed on September 28. On Ferris' trail is high school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch him in the act. For Martin Morse Wooster, the film "portrayed teachers as humorless buffoons whose only function was to prevent teenagers from having a good time.[111] I really wanted to capture as much of Chicago as I could, not just the architecture and the landscape, but the spirit. The French and Japanese Blu-rays, however, are limited to subtitle and audio options of their respective languages. The Bueller Bueller DVD re-release has several more bonus features, but does not contain the commentary track of the original DVD release. I knew all the paintings, the building. The car was totalled but it wasn't totally real. And you know what good directors do: they say; 'Stop! [25] Hughes said that Stein was an easy and early choice for the role of the teacher: "He wasn't a professional actor. Anna Leszkiewicz "[23] To help Jones study for the part, Hughes took him to meet his old vice principal. But it wasn't really part of the song. Mom), as well as 4FBDO (Ferris Bueller's Day Off). The first day was during a real parade, and John got some very long shots. So let the people in Chicago enjoy Ferris Bueller. I cut the sequence to that music and it also became nonmetrical and irregular. Opening at No. "It was funny," she said. That scruffy-looking fellow was John Hughes, and the people in the window were his staff. "[87], Broderick said of the Ferris Bueller role, "It eclipsed everything, I should admit, and to some degree it still does. Ferris flexes his hand in pain after supposedly catching the foul ball. The edition was released in the United States on January 10, 2006, Sweden on April 12, 2006, Spain on April 18, 2006, and the United Kingdom on May 29, 2006. After spending his formative years soaking in as much pop culture trivia as possible, Niall started writing about film online in 2020, and contributes to numerous websites. Responding to the audience's enthusiastic applause, she added "I'm not going to tell George you clapped more for Ferris than you clapped for George. Jeannie skips class and returns home to confront Ferris, but finds Rooney instead. The idea thatFerris Bueller exists only in Cameron's imaginationis interesting, but it's unlikely to be true. Somehow, his method worked and, by the time he went back to Chicago, there was a call telling him hed gotten the part. He then speaks to the audience "Been there, done that. "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is celebrating its 36-year anniversary on June 11. Hughes added this element of dignity. "[20] Ruck was not surprised to find himself cast young. I put my hands up at the end of the number and heard this huge roar. "My realization of John's impact on the teen-comedy genre crept in sometime later. "[8], Ruck had auditioned for the role of Bender in The Breakfast Club that went to Judd Nelson, but Hughes remembered Ruck and cast him as the 17-year-old Cameron Frye. Tanen was intrigued by the concept, but wary that the Writers Guild of America was hours away from picketing the studio. "[62] Roeper pays homage to the film with a license plate that reads "SVFRRIS". And then, at the end of the movie, Cameron dies. Paramount executives told him there were only so many shooting days left, so the scene was scrapped. And they go to, like, a titty bar and all this ridiculous stuff happens. He said it would take someone older to give her the kind of dignity she needed. I had never heard the song before. [91] It was produced by Santa Monica-based RPA and directed by Todd Phillips. We were all mortified because we thought it was a piece of sh*t, he said, while also realising how blessed he has been career-wise. This time around, I wanted to create a character who could handle everyone and everything. For the TV series, see, Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 21:35, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want, Best Actor Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Learn how and when to remove this template message. Fred Savage performs at the Film Independent Live Read: Ferris Bueller's Day Off at Bing Theatre At LACMA on October 15, 2015 in Los Angeles,. [85] In 2016, Stein reprised the attendance scene in a campaign ad[86] for Iowa Senator Charles Grassley; Stein intoned the last name of Grassley's opponent (Patty Judge), to silence, while facts about her missed votes and absences from state board meetings were listed. "The guy was 'Sign up for the Army quick before I kill you!'" "It didn't work right." Known as the Ben Rose House,[31] it was designed by architects A. James Speyer, who designed the main building in 1954, and David Haid, who designed the pavilion in 1974. Not just in the architecture and landscape, but the spirit."[3]. In the United Kingdom, an 80s Collection edition with new artwork was released on DVD in 2018 with the same six bonus features as the 2006 issue. [26][50], In the next scene, Sloane, Cameron, and Ferris are in the left field stands inside Wrigley. The Bueller Bueller edition has multiple bonus features such as interviews with the cast and crew, along with a clip of Stein's commentaries on the film's philosophy and impact.[116]. I can understand how rock stars feel. Its just about every 10 years or so, somebody from the top shelf reaches down and says, Alan, why dont you come hang out with us for a bit, he said. '"[103] Yello was unheard of in the United States at the time, but the inclusion of their song in Ferris Bueller and The Secret of My Success the following year sparked great interest in the song, where it reached the Billboard Hot 100 and US Dance charts in 1987. We had a number of replicas made. The plot: Ferris Bueller is now 40 years old and is a motivational speaker, a la Tony Robbins. Rooney regains consciousness and leaves, and the police arrest Jeannie for making a false report. Having achieved his goal for the day, Ferris rushes home in order to preserve his alibi. [81], Hughes said of Bueller, "That kid will either become President of the United States or go to prison. "I was pretty sore, Broderick said. It . Prior to filming, Hughes learned about Modena Design and Development that produced the Modena Spyder California, a replica of the Ferrari 250 GT. What make and model car does Cameron Frye drive? As Rooney flees from Ferris's Rottweiler, Ferris rushes back to his bedroom to await his parents. [3] "A lot of Ferris is sort of my love letter to the city. Ferris Bueller's Day Off's ending perfectly fits the themes of teenage rebellion. After walking Sloane home, Ferris realizes his parents will be returning soon. But every . Hughes wrote the screenplay in less than a week. We know we're not going to be able to all our lives. [47] The vanity plate of Cameron's dad's Ferrari spells NRVOUS and the other plates seen in the film are homages to Hughes's earlier works, VCTN (National Lampoon's Vacation), TBC (The Breakfast Club), MMOM (Mr. Life moves pretty fast! The film centers around Ferris challenging the rules, and despite Cameron's anxious warnings, he doesn't seem to face any genuine repercussions. When he was legitimately sick, he actually felt good, because it was difficult and tiring to have to invent diseases but when he actually had something, he was relaxed. "[3] Shooting began in Chicago on September 9, 1985. They wouldnt start.. The Flowerpot Men's "Beat City" makes its first official release on CD with a new mix done by The Flowerpot Men's Ben Watkins and Adam Peters that differs from the original 7" fan club release. This fails, and Cameron destroys the car out of anger over his domineering father. Toward the end of the movie, the car is accidentally destroyed after Cameron finally begins to let out some of his anger with his father. Then he called back and convinced me it really was him, so Mark and I took the car to his office. The film was Hughes's love letter to Chicago: "I really wanted to capture as much of Chicago as I could. [76], Broderick was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1987 for Best Actor Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. Hughes called it the "most awful song of my youth. And the more people who get upset with the fact that I film there, the more I'll make sure that's exactly where I film. "[92] On the other hand, Jalopnik's Matt Hardigree called the spot "sacrilegious". In 2014, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. And I did.. Cameron becomes semi-catatonic from shock, but wakes up after falling into a pool. "[37] Hughes also pays tribute to his childhood hero Gordie Howe with Cameron's Detroit Red Wings jersey. Regarding not specifically teachers, but rather a type of adult characterization in general, Art Silverblatt asserts that the "adults in Ferris Bueller's Day Off are irrelevant and impotent. There's also this, and I say it in all sincerity: Ferris Bueller's Day Off is something of a suicide prevention film, or at the very least a story about a young man trying to help his friend gain some measure of self-worth Ferris has made it his mission to show Cameron that the whole world in front of him is passing him by, and that life can be pretty sweet if you wake up and embrace it. "[10], Hughes intended to focus more on the characters rather than the plot. But did the Succession actor actually damage the iconic, cherry red automobile? (trying to probe the students for answers) as well as Kristy Swanson's cheerful "No problem whatsoever!" The star reveals the behind-the-scenes secrets. Comedy/Romance 1h 38m "[22] "Hughes told me at the timeand I thought he was just blowing his own hornhe said, 'You are going to be known for this for the rest of your life.' Ferris promises they will return the car as it was, including preserving the original odometer mileage. The commercial, advertising the Liftmaster Secure View, a security system built into the device, features Alan Ruck as an older Cameron Frye, who warns the boys after catching them on camera. It was my first big part in a movie, and theyre going to find any excuse not to pay you, Ruck said. He rebuilt it, and sold it to a young couple in California. John felt they loved it because of the music. Though he takes a keen interest in the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres, Niall watches everything and anything, and his secret shame is consuming the many forgotten movies of questionable quality from the '90s and 00s. [54], An official soundtrack was not originally released for the film, since director John Hughes felt the songs would not work well together as a continuous album. '"[88], Ruck says that with Cameron Frye, Hughes gave him "the best part I ever had in a movie, and any success that I've had since 1985 is because he took a big chance on me. "[58], The soundtrack for the film, limited to 5,000 copies, was released on September 13, 2016 by La-La Land Records. Ferris's nemesis, the school disciplinarian, Mr. Rooney, is obsessed with 'getting Bueller.' Throughout the movie, Ferris tries to boost his friend's self-esteem, and by the end, he has succeeded. (directed by) Writing Credits John Hughes . [78], As an influential and popular film, Ferris Bueller's Day Off has been included in many film rating lists. "[108] Upon hearing McCartney's reaction, Hughes felt bad for "offend[ing] a Beatle. I suspect that Hughes writes his scripts with few, if any costume changes just so he can have that kind of freedom in the editing. El da es solo una excusa que usa Ferris para ayudar a Cameron (su mejor amigo . Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, "borrows" a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. [75] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale. "[19] Molly Ringwald, who had also wanted to play Sloane, said, "John wouldn't let me do it: he said that the part wasn't big enough for me. [30], The modernist house of Cameron Frye is located in Highland Park, Illinois. Taking place during the events of Ferris Bueller's Day Off and focusing on the two titular valets who took Cameron's father's 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder on a joy ride (originally portrayed in the film by Richard Edson and Larry "Flash" Jenkins), the film would be produced by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald, and written by Bill Posley.[120]. "Maybe it's a genetic imbalance. [14][15] Other actors who were considered for the role included Jim Carrey,[16] John Cusack,[16] Johnny Depp,[17] Tom Cruise, and Michael J. "[21] Ruck said the role of Cameron had been offered to Emilio Estevez, who turned it down. That's what you see in his movies. Hughes said. The film stars Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, and Alan Ruck with supporting roles by Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones, Cindy Pickett, Edie McClurg, and Lyman Ward. Ben Rose Auto Museum - 370 Beach Street, Highland Park, Illinois, USA. During this scene, the characters enjoy the game and joke about what they would be doing if they had played by the rules. One famous scene in the coming-of-age film showed Cameron crashing his fathers sleek 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. Broderick and Hughes stayed in touch for a while after production. My feeling was that they loved it because it came in at the right point in the sequence of events. "[89] "While we were making the movie, I just knew I had a really good part", Ruck says. [24], Stein says he got the role of Bueller's Economics teacher through six degrees of separation. The film is number 54 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies", came 26th in the British 50 Greatest Comedy Films and ranked number 10 on Entertainment Weekly's list of the "50 Best High School Movies". After enjoying their day of freedom, Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane accidentally destroy Cameron's father's Ferrari, finally prompting a shift in Cameron's behavior. "[8], Jones was cast as Rooney based on his role in Amadeus, where he played the emperor; Hughes thought that character's modern equivalent was Rooney. The movie is about a singular time in your life. It is not until the 3rd act that he becomes a 3-dimensional character, and we begin to understand him and realize he is not the sociopath we might have assumed he is. FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF | "BuellerBueller?" Clip | Paramount Movies Paramount Movies 1.13M subscribers Subscribe 3.2K views 1 year ago Own the Ferris Bueller's Day Off Limited Edition. On October 18, 2004, Ferris Bueller's Day Off was issued as part of a UK Digipack DVD collection by Paramount Pictures named I Love 80s Movies: John Hughes Classic 80s, which also included Pretty in Pink (1986), Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987), and Some Kind of Wonderful (1987). "[39], In the film, Ferris convinces Cameron to borrow his father's rare 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. "[3], For the film, Hughes got the chance to take a more expansive look at the city he grew up in. It's funnynobody ever says anything to Woody Allen about always filming in New York. Though Rooney seems to have Ferris caught red-handed, Jeannie steps in to protect her brother's false alibi, challenging Rooney and seeing him off, allowing Ferris time to climb into bed and feign illness. Based on the popular feature film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," this half-hour situation comedy followed the high-school adventures of Ferris Bueller and his friends. Inciting Incident Ferris calls up his best friend Cameron to play hooky with him. We learn It was the best day of my life," Stein said. He noted that the basic storyline was developed on February 25 and was successfully pitched the following day to Paramount Studios chief Ned Tanen. "It will never die, because it responds to and calls forth such human emotions. Released in the summer of 1986,Ferris Bueller's Day Offestablished Matthew Broderick as a global megastar, and it remains one of the actor's most well-known and beloved roles to date. "If there's a better celluloid expression of ordinary American freedom than Ferris Bueller's Day Off, I have yet to see it. Upon collecting the Ferrari and heading home, Ferris and Cameron discover that the car's mileage has gone up significantly. The car was totalled but it wasnt totally real. It's always the preoccupation with sex and the self-involvement, and we kind of hold the kids up for ridicule in a way. "[8], In August 2022, a spin-off interquel film entitled Sam & Victor's Day Off, was announced to be in development for the streaming service Paramount+. A new American horror movie is reportedly so terrifying, audiences are leaving the cinema to vomit. During filming, Hughes "listened to The White Album every single day for fifty-six days. Strangely, Ferris serves as Rooney's role model, as he clearly possesses the imagination and power that Rooney lacks. "We took a helicopter up the Chicago River. The screenplay of Ferris Bueller's Day Off was written by John Hughes in 1985 on a spiral-bound logbook. Rebuilt, it ended up at, "Another kit, supposed to be built as a shell for the out the window scene, it was never completed at all, and disappeared after the film was completed. [99][100], In September 2020, LiftMaster released a commercial where two young boys attempt to drive a 1966 Jaguar E-Type owned by the father of one of the boys. Fear is the driving force in Cameron's life fear of his father, fear of consequences and Ferris deliberately challenges that. Mindy returns in one further episode but played by another actress. [107], Concerning the influence of another song used in the film, Roz Kaveney writes that some "of the finest moments in later teen film draw on Ferris's blithe Dionysian fervour the elaborate courtship by song in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) draws usefully on the "Twist and Shout" sequence in Ferris Bueller's Day Off". Though his cover is almost blown, his sister,Jeannie (Jennifer Grey), who has spent all day trying to catch him in the act of playing hooky, has a change of heart, helping her brother avoid consequences for his truancy. One of the most persistent theories aboutFerris Bueller's Day Offis that the titular character is actually a figment of Cameron's imagination. "The cars we used in the wide shots were obviously reproductions. And I don't mean the Ferrari. 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