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Superstar (1999) -- Yet another SNL skit-turned movie. In this one, Molly Shannon plays nerdy Catholic schoolgirl, Mary Katherine Gallagher, who's dreaming of superstardom.

Overview

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Director:
Bruce McCulloch
Writers (WGA):
Molly Shannon (character)
Steve Koren (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
8 October 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
Dare to dream.
Plot:
Yet another SNL skit-turned movie. In this one, Molly Shannon plays nerdy Catholic schoolgirl, Mary Katherine Gallagher, who's dreaming of superstardom. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
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User Comments:
Very Funny Movie more (158 total)
US TV Schedule:
Thur. Nov. 199:00 AME   

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Molly Shannon ... Mary Katherine Gallagher

Will Ferrell ... Sky Corrigan / Jesus

Elaine Hendrix ... Evian

Harland Williams ... Slater

Mark McKinney ... Father Ritley
Glynis Johns ... Grandma

Jason Blicker ... Howard
Gerry Bamman ... Father John

Emmy Laybourne ... Helen

Jennifer Irwin ... Maria
Rob Stefaniuk ... Thomas

Natalie Radford ... Autum
Karyn Dwyer ... Summer

Tom Green ... Dylan
Chuck Campbell ... Owen
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sex-related humor and language.
Runtime:
81 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada more
Company:
SNL Studios more

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Trivia:
A green VW Bug can be seen in the background of any outdoor scene, sometime multiples in a single scene, this is a possible reference to Bullitt (1968) during the climatic chase scene a green VW bug is about the only car that can be seen over and over again driving thru the streets. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the beginning sequence, young Mary takes off her sandals. The next time they show her she has them on again, and then when they show her jumping into the water they're off again. more
Quotes:
Father Ritley: Marym Katherine, what was that horrible thing you said to Sister Eileen?
Mary Katherine Gallagher: I told her to move her big white butt or I would cold cock her honky ass
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Movie Connections:
References Footloose (1984) more
Soundtrack:
Sister Christian more

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18 out of 25 people found the following comment useful.
Very Funny Movie, 12 April 2000
Author: Coe Linn (HellTex) from Austin, Texas

This is one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time. There are many really great belly-laughs here. There also are some very heartwarming moments when Mary Katherine Gallagher conjures up feelings of sympathy for her plight as a "nerd" among "beautiful people." The ending was wonderful. I really enjoyed seeing Glynis Johns again. I've always enjoyed her performances very much. All in all, I think this is an all-round good, very enjoyable movie!

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