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Strangers with Candy (2005)

R  97 min  -  Comedy   -  28 July 2006 (Sweden)
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A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.

Director:

Paul Dinello

Writers:

Stephen Colbert (series Strangers with Candy), Paul Dinello (series Strangers with Candy), and 5 more credits »
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Strangers with Candy -- A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over. Strangers with Candy -- A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over. Strangers with Candy -- A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Amy Sedaris ...
Paul Sedaris Paul Sedaris ...
Bus Driver
Chandra Wilson ...
Inmate
Kristy Thomas ...
Inmate
Dee Finley Dee Finley ...
Inmate (as Dee Finely)
Deborah Rush ...
Ian Holm ...
Dr. Putney
Dan Hedaya ...
Guy Blank
Joseph Cross ...
Elisabeth Harnois ...
Monica
Alexis Dziena ...
Melissa
Ivette Diaz Dumeng ...
Melanie
Carlo Alban ...
Megawatti
Greg Hollimon Greg Hollimon ...
Principal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman)
Hechter Ubarry Hechter Ubarry ...
Nico
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Storyline

A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year-old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.

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Plot Keywords:

Prequel | School | High School | Loser | Based On TV Show  | See more »

Taglines:

Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around. See more »

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content, language and some drug material See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Sweden) See more »

Also Known As:

Öregdiák nem vén diák See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$43,141 (USA) (2 July 2006) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$2,068,323 (USA) (17 September 2006)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Some of the pictures in the lunch room were drawn by Todd Oldham, who also has a part in the film. See more »

Quotes

Jerri Blank: It's like the time you set that boat on fire and watched those Haitians panic. Oh wait, that was me... The point is, you're a racist.
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Connections

Featured in "The Colbert Report: Amy Sedaris (#2.84)" (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Schizophrenalize"
Written by Paul Dinello and Paul Shaffer
Sung by James 'D-Train' Williams
Published by Postvalda Music
Adm. by Warner Chappell Music
Master Recordings courtesy of Worldwide Trousers Incorporated See more »