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Georgia (1995) 6.0
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Metascore: 81/100
Reviews: 32 user | 19 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com Sadie is desperately looking up to her older sister Georgia who is a famous C&W artist. Sadie wants to be a famous artist like her sister, but is always doing everything wrong. Her ... See full summary » Director:Ulu GrosbardWriter:Barbara Turner |
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Cast
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| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... | ||
| Mare Winningham | ... | ||
| Ted Levine | ... | ||
| Max Perlich | ... |
Axel Goldman
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Bobby
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| John C. Reilly | ... |
Herman
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Jimmy Witherspoon | ... |
Trucker
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Chasman
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| Tom Bower | ... |
Erwin Flood
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Smokey Hormel | ... |
Leland
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Jimmy Z. | ... |
Clay
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Tony Marsico | ... |
Paul
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Jamian Briar | ... |
Andrew Flood
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Rachel Rasco | ... |
Mish Flood
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Nicole Donahoo | ... |
Young Sadie Flood
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Sadie is desperately looking up to her older sister Georgia who is a famous C&W artist. Sadie wants to be a famous artist like her sister, but is always doing everything wrong. Her desperate need to be accepted by her sister is constantly complicated by her drug and alcohol problems. Georgia lives a very ordered life with husband, house and children, and Sadie does everything to get her attention. Written by <Magnus.Salomonsson.3041@student.uu.se>
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The toughest act to follow was their dreams.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for substance abuse, language and a sex scene | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
8 December 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Georgia de Ulu Grosbard See more »Filming Locations:
Seattle, Washington, USABox Office
Gross:
$2,907,768 (USA)Company Credits
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Sadie Flood: You know me. Whatever's cheap or free.
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John Doe was cast in the film because Jennifer Jason Leigh is a fan of his band, X. See more »Goofs
(at around 6 mins) Bobby's right hand is on, then off, his water glass. See more »Quotes
Georgia: What are you drinking?Sadie Flood: You know me. Whatever's cheap or free.
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Sadie Flood wants to be a famous singer like her big sister Georgia.But she has her own demons, and she seeks comfort from drugs and alcohol.Georgia (1995) is a music drama directed by Ulu Grosbard.Jennifer Jason Leigh gives a strong performance in the lead playing the troubled singer Sadie Flood.She is the heart and soul of this film, as her on-screen sister Mare Winningham said, but yet only Mare received an Academy Award nomination.Leigh's mother Barbara Turner wrote the film.Ted Levine plays the part of Jake.Max Perlich plays Axel Goldman.John Doe portrays Bobby.John C. Reilly is Herman, the drummer.The late singer Jimmy Witherspoon plays Trucker.The most memorable moment in this movie must be when Sadie sings Van Morrison's Take Me Back with that Janis Joplin voice.If you have some time, don't miss this independent film.