In the summer of 1963, Jeffrey Willis (Matt Dillon) joins some friends for a day of Gin rummy at the El Flamingo Club, a private beach resort. There, he meets the girl of his dreams Carla Sampson (Janet Jones). After the Gin game and being told of the club's strict policy regarding guests, Jeffrey is upset, but not for long, since he immediately landed a job as a car valet and eventually, cabana steward. Jeffrey is a kid from a middle class Brooklyn family and his father (Elizondo) does not approve of him working at the private club.His hero and mentor at the resort is the reigning Gin rummy card game champ, Phil Brody (Crenna).[1]Jeffrey, a winning Gin Rummy player himself, and his friends, admire Brody and how his wins at the Gin rummy table make him seem "psychic," knowing which cards to give up. Brody also takes a liking to Jeffrey, eventually showing him his car business, and gives him hopes that car sales are where he belongs as a career.Jeffrey gets further immersed in the "easy buck," defying his father's guidance. During dinner, Jeffrey notably says he "will not be needing college" and plans to pursue being a car salesman instead. Jeffrey and his co-workers at The Flamingo also venture to Yonkers Raceway together, risking cash on a horse tip but come up short when the trotter breaks stride.Eventually, Jeffrey leaves home to pursue the sales job. However, Brody, angry that Jeffrey disturbed him during a dance class, reveals to Jeffrey that the job opening at the car dealership is for a stock boy, not as a salesman as Jeffrey had been led to believe was his when he asked for it. Brody encourages Jeffrey to take the stock boy position so he can work his way up. Jeffrey becomes shocked at his mentor's actions and reconsiders college. Near Summer's end, Jeffrey observes that a regular onlooker, "Big Sid", is feeding signals to Brody, the true cause of Brody's winning ways. When Big Sid and a member of the gin team playing against Brody's team are overcome by the heat, Jeffrey fills in, opposing Brody, and seeking to help win back the unfair profits Brody won from his friends over the course of the Summer. Jeffrey and his team eventually win back what was unfairly lost, including a good profit besides. Realizing the mistakes he made in rejecting his father's good advice, Jeffrey makes up with his dad in a touching scene at Larry's Fish House ("Any Fish You Wish"), where his family is dining.
Question: Brody angry for what purpose?, Answer: Brody, angry that Jeffrey disturbed him during a dance class Question: Why does Jeffrey leave home?, Answer: Job Question: who is feeding signals?, Answer: Big Sid Question: How does Jeffrey explain Brody's abilities to himself?, Answer: He thinks Brody seems 'psychic'. Question: What game are Jeffrey and Gin good at?, Answer: They are good at Gin Rummy. Question: What is Phil Brody (Crenna)?, Answer: Gin rummy card game champ Question: When does Jeffrey say he "will not be needing college?", Answer: During dinner Question: why was jeffrey shocked?, Answer: Jeffrey becomes shocked at his mentor's actions and reconsiders college Question: where did jeffrey leaves?, Answer: Jeffrey leaves home to pursue the sales job Question: Where does Jeffrey make up with his dad?, Answer: Restaurant Question: brody encourage to jeffrey for what purpose?, Answer: <No Answer> Question: Where do Jeffrey and his co-workers go?, Answer: Yonkers Raceway Question: Who is Jeffrey's mentor?, Answer: Brody Question: who is playing against brody's team?, Answer: <No Answer> Question: Who is the girl of Jeffrey's dreams?, Answer: Carla Sampson Question: Where does Jeffrey Willis join his friends for a day of Gin rummy?, Answer: El Flamingo Club