John Hughes

John Hughes was a film director who was most active during the 80s and 90s. His films take place primarily in Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding area.

Filmography

• Sixteen Candles - Molly Ringwold celebrates her 16th birthday while surviving high school and her sister's wedding
• Pretty in Pink - Molly Ringwold dates a wealthier classmate. Good supporting cast including Jon Cryer and Annie Potts.
• Weird Science - Two nerds (Anthony Michael Hall and another) use a computer to make the perfect woman, played by Kelly LeBrock.
• The Breakfast Club - High school students stuck in Saturday school break down stereotypes and learn to see each other as humans.
• Ferris Bueler's Day Off - Three high school students play hooky. Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Grey.
• Planes, Trains, and Automobiles - First movie mainly about adults. Successful businessman Steve Martin befriends John Candy on a road trip.
• Uncle Buck - John Candy returns as zany uncle babysitting some kids.
• Home Alone - Most commercially successful John Hughes movie, starring Macauly Culkin and the mom from Beetlejuice and the dad from Cutter's Way
• Home Alone 2 - The sequel, takes place in New York City and includes a cameo by Donald Trump.