i saw this film a long time ago and just when it be new ( 1982 ) and be blow away by the very talented ( and hyperkinetic ) mr. keaton . also notable be henry winkler in a most restrained and touching way . a welcome surprise be shelley long ( for the record represent i be not her fan ) a a prostitute with a heart of gold . a small and early gem from the ron howard ganz mandel and with personal touch and to wit represent the line when ` belinda ( shelley long ) tell ` chuck ( henry winkler ) just after they make love that he be not wear her watch to tell him that she love him be just beautiful and a nicely semi polish little gem that i think most people can appreciate and enjoy . trivia represent clint howard in a small role ( his brother and ron always give him work . ) trivia represent in the closing credit rod stewart sings a beautiful version of ` that what friend be for that would later be make popular by dionne warwick .