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Ringmaster (1998)

R 90 min  -  Comedy  -   25 November 1998 (USA)
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Jerry Springer stars as more or less himself, the host of a raunchy, controversial and popular Los Angeles... See full summary »

Director:

Neil Abramson

Writer:

Jon Bernstein
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jerry Springer ...
Jerry Farrelly
Jaime Pressly ...
Angel Zorzak
William McNamara ...
Troy Davenport
Molly Hagan ...
Connie Zorzak
John Capodice ...
Mel Riley
Wendy Raquel Robinson ...
Starletta
Ashley Holbrook Ashley Holbrook ...
Willie
Tangie Ambrose ...
Vonda Simmons
Nicki Micheaux ...
Leshawnette
Krista Tesreau Krista Tesreau ...
Catherine Winicott
Dawn Maxey Dawn Maxey ...
Natalie
Maximilliana Maximilliana ...
Charlie / Claire
Michael Jai White ...
Demond
Michael Dudikoff ...
Rusty
Jerry Giles Jerry Giles ...
Floyd Merkel
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Storyline

Jerry Springer stars as more or less himself, the host of a raunchy, controversial and popular Los Angeles talk show which features everyday people with problems and who frequently vent thrir problems on the air. A new group of guests are flown in for one show who include white trailer trash from Sarasota FL; Connie, whose current husband has cheated on her with her nymphomaniac teenage daughter, Angel, for which Connie has gotten revenge by having sex with Angel's fiance; and from Detroit, black trash Starletta, whose boyfriend, Damone, has slept with all of her girlfriends. Soon the paths of all of these parties cross which leads to more sex, arguments, physical violence, and Jerry sweating out just another day. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Talk Show | Violence | Revenge | Female Nudity | White Panties  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content and language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ring frei! - Die Jerry Springer Story See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$3,344,022 (USA) (29 November 1998) (1312 Screens)

Gross:

$9,247,881 (USA) (7 February 1999)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Errors in geography: The trailer park folks are supposed to live in Central Florida. (Jaime Pressly passes a Tampa sign, Willie mentions that he works at the Walmart in Lakeland, etc.) But when her stepfather bails her out, he does so at the Broward County jail (written in large letters on the side of the building). Broward County is almost exactly 200 miles south of Lakeland. See more »

Quotes

Starletta: When you was walking down the street with a trail of blood behind your ass, I bought your Kotex!
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Connections

Referenced in "The Cinema Snob: Pink Flamingos (#3.24)" (2011) See more »