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Original 'Breakfast Club' Cut: Over Four Hours Long!

4/18/2025

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At the C2E2 2025 panel, Molly Ringwald shared a fascinating tidbit: the original cut of The Breakfast Club ran over four hours, thanks to the cast's improvisation. Thanks to the skillful editing of Dede Allen, the film was transformed into the beloved classic we cherish, while Judd Nelson candidly labeled the unedited version as "unreleasable."

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Story summary

At the C2E2 2025 panel, Molly Ringwald shared a fascinating tidbit: the original cut of The Breakfast Club ran over four hours, thanks to the cast's improvisation. Thanks to the skillful editing of Dede Allen, the film was transformed into the beloved classic we cherish, while Judd Nelson candidly labeled the unedited version as "unreleasable."