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Director:
Writers:
Jeffrey Eugenides (novel)
Sofia Coppola (written by)
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Release Date:
12 May 2000 (USA) more
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Love Sex Passion Fear Obsession more
Plot:
A group of male friends become obsessed with a group of mysterious sisters who are sheltered by their strict, religious parents after one of them commits suicide. full summary | add synopsis
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3 wins & 11 nominations more
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Dreamy, poignant, captivating...a must-see! more (476 total)

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Also Known As:
Sofia Coppola's the Virgin Suicides (USA) (complete title)
The Lisbon Sisters (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong thematic elements involving teens.
Runtime:
97 min | Germany:90 min (TV version)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Alicia Silverstone was offered the role of Mary Lisbon, but turned it down. more
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Factual errors: During the end credits, one of the Sloan songs is titled as "End it Peacefully" when its actual title is "The Lines You Amend" from the album "One Chord to Another" released in 1996. more
Quotes:
Narrator: In the end, Parkie won because of the Cadillac, Kevin Head because he had the killer weed, and Joe Hill Conley because he won all the school prizes which Trip thought would impress Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon. more
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Referenced in Chainsaw Redux: Making a Massacre (2004) (V) more
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The Air That I Breathe more

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76 out of 101 people found the following comment useful.
Dreamy, poignant, captivating...a must-see!, 15 January 2001
Author: (kgx311@yahoo.com) from Sacramento, CA

The Virgin Suicides. Just the name may scare away viewers from this film. But if you are a fan of the 1993 novel, you will appreciate the way this vivid portrayal captures the spirit of love, life, and death. The story begins with an introduction to the Lisbon family. Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon gave birth to five daughters: Cecile, Lux, Mary, Bonnie, and Therese, all ranging in ages from thirteen to seventeen. Following a suicide attempt from Cecile, her parents and sisters struggle to give her what they think she lacked before; love, attention, admiration. But somewhere along the way, Cecilia grew lost and constantly withdrew from many situations. One tragic night at a Lisbon party, Cecilia succeeds at committing suicide. What follows is a bittersweet experience in the girl's lives. The story is narrated by the neighborhood boys, who lust after the girls, collecting everything they can of theirs and holding meetings just to talk about the wonders of their forbidden fruit. After strict Mrs. Lisbon shuts the house in maximum security isolation, the girl's only contact with the outside world is through these boys. This poignant, beautiful drama, written and directed by newcomer Sofia Coppola, captures the smooth lifestyles of mid 1970s suburbia, along with the beauty and angst of teenage life. It shows us how deeply through the heart emotions can run, and how to get in touch with them. Kirsten Dunst, the beautiful and talented young actress that portrays the most rebellious of the sisters, is stunning and provacative. Her best work yet.

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