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Girlfriends

  • 19781978
  • PGPG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.4K
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Girlfriends (1978)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
A photographer and her girlfriend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and dreams of success. When her roommate decides to get married and leave, she feels hurt and ha... Read allA photographer and her girlfriend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and dreams of success. When her roommate decides to get married and leave, she feels hurt and has to learn how to deal with living alone.A photographer and her girlfriend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and dreams of success. When her roommate decides to get married and leave, she feels hurt and has to learn how to deal with living alone.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Claudia Weill
  • Writers
    • Claudia Weill(story)
    • Vicki Polon(story)
  • Stars
    • Melanie Mayron
    • Eli Wallach
    • Adam Cohen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Claudia Weill
  • Writers
    • Claudia Weill(story)
    • Vicki Polon(story)
  • Stars
    • Melanie Mayron
    • Eli Wallach
    • Adam Cohen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Melanie Mayron and Anita Skinner in Girlfriends (1978)
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    Melanie Mayron
    Melanie Mayron
    • Susan Weinblattas Susan Weinblatt
    Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    • Rabbi Goldas Rabbi Gold
    Adam Cohen
    • Bar Mitzvah Boyas Bar Mitzvah Boy
    Anita Skinner
    Anita Skinner
    • Anne Munroeas Anne Munroe
    Jean De Baer
    • Terryas Terry
    Christopher Guest
    Christopher Guest
    • Ericas Eric
    Nancy Mette
    Nancy Mette
    • Deniseas Denise
    Kenneth McMillan
    Kenneth McMillan
    • Cabbieas Cabbie
    • (as Ken McMillan)
    Bob Balaban
    Bob Balaban
    • Martinas Martin
    Albert Rogers
    Albert Rogers
    • Hair Dresseras Hair Dresser
    Jane Anderson
    • Omega Receptionistas Omega Receptionist
    Gina Rogak
    • Julieas Julie
    Russell Horton
    Russell Horton
    • Photo Editoras Photo Editor
    Regina David
    • Rabbi's Receptionistas Rabbi's Receptionist
    Amy Wright
    Amy Wright
    • Ceilas Ceil
    Ted Lambert
    • Rabbi's Sonas Rabbi's Son
    Tanya Berezin
    • Rabbi's Wifeas Rabbi's Wife
    Kathryn Walker
    Kathryn Walker
    • Carpel's Receptionistas Carpel's Receptionist
    • Director
      • Claudia Weill
    • Writers
      • Claudia Weill(story)
      • Vicki Polon(story) (screenplay)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Stanley Kubrick raved about this film in an interview with Vicente Molina Fox, which was conducted during the production of The Shining (1980), and named it his favorite film of 1978.
    • Goofs
      When Eric calls to report a stolen credit card, he gives his address as 135 Broome Street 10013. The zip code for 135 Broome Street is actually 10002.
    • Quotes

      Eric: Susan your entire apartment could fit in this place.

      Susan Weinblatt: It's not the size that counts, right Eric?

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Wiz/Who is Killing The Great Chefs of Europe?/Girlfriends/The Big Fix/Days of Heaven (1978)

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Down To Earth Low Budget Gem
    If you like very down to earth films, this one is an absolute must see! Honestly, I have to say that I like this film even a touch more than The Deer Hunter, which in its own right is a great picture, (Both films were released in 1978.). This is low budget arthouse filmmaking at its very best. I'm really not sure why more people haven't seen this film by now, and why it isn't more widely regarded as the great film it truly is. Only a little over 2000 votes on this site and this review, only the 20th ever written on it here. Mindboggling really! Even Stanley Kubrick called this film, "Wonderful.". I for one, couldn't agree more. 8.5/10.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 4, 1978 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Girl Friends
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Cyclops
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,580
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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