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Slums of Beverly Hills (1998) 6.4
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6.4/10 from 7,208 users
Metascore: 69/100
Reviews: 73 user | 60 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com This semiautobiographical story follows a lower-middle-class teenager (Lyonne) and her neurotic family in 1976 Tinseltown. Director:Tamara JenkinsWriter:Tamara Jenkins |
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| Alan Arkin | ... | ||
| Bryna Weiss | ... |
Saleslady
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| Marisa Tomei | ... | ||
| Charlotte Stewart | ... |
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| Eli Marienthal | ... | ||
| David Krumholtz | ... | ||
| Kevin Corrigan | ... | ||
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Brendan Burns | ... |
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Harris Laskawy | ... |
Charlie the Cook
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| Mena Suvari | ... | ||
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Brooke Hoffman
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| Mary Portser | ... |
Mrs. Hoffman
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Jock MacDonald | ... |
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Vivian's family are penniless nomads, moving from one cheap flat to another in Beverly Hills so she and her brothers can attend the city's schools. Uncle Mickey sends them money to survive. When Mickey's daughter Rita runs away from an asylum, Vivian's dad offers shelter to her if Mickey will pay for a plush flat. Vivian must babysit her adult cousin, making sure she gets to nursing school and avoids pills and booze. But Vivian has her own problems: she's curious about sex, likes an older neighbor kid, has inherited her mother's ample breasts, and wants a family that doesn't embarrass her. Can she help Rita, keep Uncle Mickey happy, and feel OK about her body and her family? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Take it from Vivian. The biggest problem in the country isn't money or drugs. It's breasts. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong sexual situations, nudity, language and drug content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 August 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Les taudis de Beverly Hills See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$125,561 (USA) (14 August 1998)Gross:
$5,480,318 (USA) (4 December 1998)Company Credits
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Vivian: No, I would've warned you.
Eliot: What just happened here?
Vivian: ...Let's just get dressed.
Eliot: Are you telling me I popped your cherry?
Vivian: I didn't want to make a big deal out of it. I just wanted to get it over with. No ceremony.
Eliot: That puts a lot of pressure on a man. Did you think of that? Did you think of me? You know what this makes me? A criminal. On 2 counts! Devirginizing a minor.
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Performed by Parliament
Courtesy of Mercury Records
By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Music
Written by George Clinton (as George Clinton Jr.), Bootsy Collins (as William 'Bootsy' Collins),
Jerome Brailey
Published by Bridgeport Music Inc. (BMI)
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When Rita is checking Mickey's pulse on the shot facing him is arm is on the table. On the shot facing her, his arm is raised off the table. See more »Quotes
Eliot: [looking at his backseat] There's blood. Do you still have your period?Vivian: No, I would've warned you.
Eliot: What just happened here?
Vivian: ...Let's just get dressed.
Eliot: Are you telling me I popped your cherry?
Vivian: I didn't want to make a big deal out of it. I just wanted to get it over with. No ceremony.
Eliot: That puts a lot of pressure on a man. Did you think of that? Did you think of me? You know what this makes me? A criminal. On 2 counts! Devirginizing a minor.
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Soundtracks
"Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)"Performed by Parliament
Courtesy of Mercury Records
By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Music
Written by George Clinton (as George Clinton Jr.), Bootsy Collins (as William 'Bootsy' Collins),
Jerome Brailey
Published by Bridgeport Music Inc. (BMI)
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Very enjoyable movie about a family guaranteed to make yours look more appealing.
Reminds us all why the 1970's should never be repeated.
Several memorable lines from an outstanding cast.
Underappreciated movie that deserves more recognition, highly recommend viewing for some adult humor.