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Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) 6.3
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6.3/10 from 21,468 users
Metascore: 28/100
Reviews: 316 user | 74 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com A small town beauty pageant turns deadly as it becomes clear that someone will go to any lengths to win. Director:Michael Patrick JannWriter:Lona Williams |
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Cast
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| Kirsten Dunst | ... | ||
| Ellen Barkin | ... | ||
| Allison Janney | ... | ||
| Denise Richards | ... | ||
| Kirstie Alley | ... | ||
| Sam McMurray | ... | ||
| Mindy Sterling | ... | ||
| Brittany Murphy | ... | ||
| Amy Adams | ... | ||
| Laurie A. Sinclair | ... |
Michelle Johnson
(as Laurie Sinclair)
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| Shannon Nelson | ... | ||
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Tara Redepenning | ... | |
| Sarah Stewart | ... | ||
| Alexandra Holden | ... | ||
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Brooke Elise Bushman | ... | |
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In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps. Explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that. As the Leemans are the richest family in town the police are pretty relaxed about it all. Despite everything, main rival (but nice) Amber Atkins won't be stopped. There could well be more death and disappointment to come. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>
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beauty pageant | small town | mental retardation | fake documentary | miss america song spoof |Taglines:
The battle between the good and the bad is bound to get ugly.Genres:
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Rated PG-13 for irreverent and crude humor, sex-related material and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
23 July 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dairy Queens See more »Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£465,730 (UK) (17 September 1999)Gross:
£1,260,142 (UK) (1 October 1999)Company Credits
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Rocker Kid #2: Dude, don't say ASSWIPE! Mom's got the window open!
Rocker Kid #1: Come On we've only 2 frickin' minutes left on this camera,
Rocker Kid #1, Rocker Kid #2: 1! 2! 1,2,3!
[Amber's House Explodes Behind Them]
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Written by Johann Strauß
Performed by Wiener Philharmonic
Conducted by Willi Boskovsky
Courtesy of Decca Record Company Limited/London
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Kirstie Alley's character's daughter is named Rebecca (played by Denise Richards). Rebecca is the same name as one of Kirstie Alley's most famous roles - Rebecca (Howe) in Cheers. See more »Goofs
At the end of Amber's tap act, she pulls off her hat to show hair that had been smashed under the hat falling around her face. When we see her again, her hair is neat and tidy, in loose curls. See more »Quotes
Rocker Kid #1: Yo, Asswipe! Quit dickin' around with the camera!Rocker Kid #2: Dude, don't say ASSWIPE! Mom's got the window open!
Rocker Kid #1: Come On we've only 2 frickin' minutes left on this camera,
Rocker Kid #1, Rocker Kid #2: 1! 2! 1,2,3!
[Amber's House Explodes Behind Them]
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Crazy Credits
(referencing Hank's request to be freed from the car door) It is the policy of the documentary crew to remain true observers and not interfere with its subjects. See more »Soundtracks
"Voices Of Spring"Written by Johann Strauß
Performed by Wiener Philharmonic
Conducted by Willi Boskovsky
Courtesy of Decca Record Company Limited/London
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This is a semi-hilarious mock documentary about a teen beauty contest in Minnesota. Anywhere from hilarious to ridiculous and all points in between. The only thing redeeming is Kirsten Dunst. She knows how to get your pity, concern and loyalty. Ellen Barkin is hardly recognized as Kirsten's drunken mother. Kirstie Alley is pretty darn good as the dirty dealing former beauty queen and mother of the obvious next winner(Denise Richards). Miss Richards' character is beautiful; but spoiled, pampered and a bitch. Not exactly an expose, because the behind the scenes back stabbing is assumed to be part of a beauty pageant. Tongue-in-cheek humor. Nevertheless another vehicle for the talented Miss Dunst.