The Breakfast Club Cast: Where Are They Now and Why the Film Still Matters
The Rebellious Spirit: John Bender and the Brilliance of Judd Nelson The Character of Bender At the heart of “The Breakfast Club” is John Bender, the quintessential bad boy. Played with rebellious charisma by Judd Nelson, Bender is the catalyst for much of the film’s conflict and eventual camaraderie. He’s the troublemaker, the defiant voice…