D.E.B.S. (2004)

Plaid-skirted schoolgirls are groomed by a secret government agency to become the newest members of the elite national-defense group, D.E.B.S.

Director:

Angela Robinson

Writer:

Angela Robinson

Stars:

Sara Foster, Jordana Brewster, Devon Aoki

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sara Foster	...	Amy
Jordana Brewster	...	Lucy Diamond
Meagan Good	...	Max
Devon Aoki	...	Dominique
Jill Ritchie	...	Janet
Geoff Stults	...	Bobby
Jimmi Simpson	...	Scud
Jessica Cauffiel	...	Ninotchka
Christina Kirk	...	Madeleine
Holland Taylor	...	Ms. Petrie
Michael Clarke Duncan	...	Mr. Phipps
J.B. Ghuman Jr.	...	Dustin
Scoot McNairy	...	Stoner
Jean St. James	...	Waitress
Eric Dearborn	...	Eric

Storyline

Recruited by the U.S. government for their unique ability to lie, cheat and fight, Amy, Max, Janet and Dominique join an underground academy of secret agents known only as D.E.B.S. These crime fighting hotties set out to save the world and keep their lipstick perfectly applied while doing so. Now the girls must combine their skills for their most important mission- to capture vexing vixen Lucy Diamond, the deadliest criminal the world has ever known. When D.E.B.S. star player, Amy, falls for Lucy, chaos erupts and the D.E.B.S. loyalty is put to the test.

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Plot Keywords:

diamonds | metrosexual | subversion | shootout | female agent | 

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Taglines:

They're crime-fighting hotties with killer bodies.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures [us] The Official D.E.B.S. 2 Campaign Fansite

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

D.E.B.S. - As Super Espiãs

Filming Locations:

Belmont Tunnel - 1304 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$56,448 (USA) (25 March 2005)

Gross:

$96,793 (USA) (8 April 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Screen Gems, Anonymous Content, Andrea Sperling Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

On the day the scene when the DEBS are arriving at the bank was shot, the temperature was 100 Fahrenheit, which explains why the girls are sweating so much.

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Goofs

During the scene at N-Game before chaos ensues, Lucy is spotted by a boy cleaning his teeth in a doorway. When he runs out to shout that he saw Lucy Diamond he is carrying a joint between his fingers. It is acknowledged in the commentary that he was supposed to be originally smoking pot in the scene, but it was changed for the end product.

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Quotes

Amy: [at Endgame, Amy delivers the formal acceptance speech Max wrote for her] If there is corruption in this city, Lucy Diamond is behind it.
[Lucy enters the auditorium on an upper-floor balcony and listens in painful silence]
Amy: If there is indecency to be found, she is the root. If there is evil in this world, its name is Lucy Diamond. It's not until moments like this when you are forced to take stock of yourself that you see what you are made of. It's not until moments like this when you have to ...
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Connections

Featured in 2006 Glitter Awards (2006)

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Soundtracks

"Girls"
Written by Tim Holmes, Richard Fearless (as Richard Maguire)
Performed by Death In Vegas
(Vocals by Susan Dillane)
Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group

User Reviews

Put your tongue in your cheek and you'll love this movie

This movie was a great spoof of spy movies. Not only that, the fact that it features a love story between two women is ground breaking. Not because it was the greatest story ever told, but for just the opposite reason, it was treated in a very casual manner. There are reviews that state this move would be terrible if it weren't two women, or it would be so much better if it wasn't two women. The whole point is it IS two women. Just like "Thelma and Louise" would have been a totally different movie with two men, this one breaks ground by being a cheesy, silly, spy spoof for lesbians. (I also think it's important to state up front that this does involve two women. With a PG - 13 rating I know there will be some parents horrified to have their kids see two women in love. I may not agree with their politics but I agree with their right to disagree.)

Also, anyone who can appreciate a movie on a shoestring (for Hollywood) budget, will really appreciate this very slick effort for 4 million dollars. Good writing, well directed and some good chemistry between the actors. Also, killer soundtrack. I think most 20 to 40 somethings with a sense of humor and a willing suspension of disbelief would enjoy this movie.