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21 December 1988 (USA) moreTagline:
The Friendship You'll Always Remember... In The Film You'll Never Forget morePlot:
A privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(19 articles)
Laughing Matters Ends Pasadena Playhouse 'Women' Previews 11/4 (From BroadwayWorld.com. 4 November 2009, 12:30 AM, PST)
Gary Marshall And Richard Gere Remaking Capra
(From Cinema Blend. 29 September 2009, 8:12 AM, PDT)
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Chick flick for guys too more (96 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Bette Midler | ... | Cecilia 'CC' Carol Bloom |
 | Barbara Hershey | ... | Hillary Whitney Essex |
 | John Heard | ... | John Pierce |
 | Spalding Gray | ... | Dr. Richard Milstein |
 | Lainie Kazan | ... | Leona Bloom |
 | James Read | ... | Michael Essex |
 | Grace Johnston | ... | Victoria Cecilia Essex |
 | Mayim Bialik | ... | Cecilia 'CC' Carol Bloom (age 11) |
 | Marcie Leeds | ... | Hillary Whitney Essex (age 11) |
| Carol Williard | ... | Aunt Vesta |
| Allan Kent | ... | Mr. Melman |
| Phil Leeds | ... | Sammy Pinkers |
| Lynda Goodfriend | ... | Mrs. Myandowski |
| Nikki Plant | ... | Iris Myandowski |
| Michael French | ... | Head Waiter |
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123 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:PG (Ontario) | UK:12 (re-rating) (2002) | UK:15 (original rating) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:S | France:U | Peru:PT | Spain:13 | Sweden:Btl | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:12 | Singapore:PG | Iceland:LFun Stuff
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Barbara Hershey had collagen lip injections to make herself look younger (she was 40 at the time and was playing Hilary from college age to mid-thirties). moreGoofs:
Continuity: When CC, dressed as a rabbit, sings to John, she arrives at his apartment with a basket of carrots. As she leaves, the basket is missing, but once she gets outside, the basket is back again. moreQuotes:
Victoria Cecilia Essex: [singing] Pouncer Pouncer the wonder cat. I'm so glad you're not a rat, or a bat, or too fat.[Pouncer meows]
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A chick flick that appeals to all. The "sunset/hearse" cut was the most poignant death scene I've ever seen in film. Have to admit I was teary on that one. This is the kind of film that tugs at the heartstrings..guy or gal