Bar Girls (1994)

Loretta is a successful lesbian writer of cartoons with problems in her romantic life with Annie. She is a habitué of a lesbian bar. One day she meets Rachel and they start a new life ... See full summary »

Director:

Marita Giovanni

Writers:

Lauran Hoffman (play), Lauran Hoffman (screenplay)

Stars:

Nancy Allison Wolfe, Liza D'Agostino, Camila Griggs

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nancy Allison Wolfe	...	Loretta
Liza D'Agostino	...	Rachel
Camila Griggs	...	J.R.
Michael Harris	...	Noah
Justine Slater	...	Veronica
Lisa Parker	...	Annie
Pam Raines	...	Celia
Paula Sorge	...	Tracy
Cece Tsou	...	Sandy
Caitlin Stansbury	...	Kimba
Patti Sheehan Hupp	...	Destiny (as Patti Sheehan)
Lee Everett	...	Lee
Betsy Burke	...	Cafe Waitress
Laurie Jones	...	Laurie
Chaz Bono	...	Scorp' (as Chastity Bono)

Storyline

Loretta is a successful lesbian writer of cartoons with problems in her romantic life with Annie. She is a habitué of a lesbian bar. One day she meets Rachel and they start a new life together. When J.R. starts flirting with Rachel, all the insecurity of Loretta rises in a jealousy situation.

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Plot Keywords:

some scenes animated | down blouse | trying on clothes | playing pool | dancing | 

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Taglines:

Finally... a romantic comedy without men.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Chaz Bono's film debut.

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Connections

Referenced in It's in the Water (1997)

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Soundtracks

Give Me Those Lips
Written by Annette Zilinskas, Iris Berry, Pleasant Gehman, Afrika Islam
Performed by The Ringling Sisters with Afrika Islam
Produced by 'Afrika Islam' and The Ringling Sisters

User Reviews

Camilla Griggs Stands Out in Bar Girls

Every so often in a movie you come across a characterization that goes beyond the theme and text of the movie itself and provides a portrayal of a character that could be taken as a whole and used as the basis for a separate movie. Such is the character of J.R. portrayed by Camilla Griggs which, surprisingly, is rarely commented upon by reviewers of this movie. Too often she is seen only in contrast with Loretta's feelings and as the antagonist but her character, her personality, what she's looking for and how she goes about it and about meeting her needs is unusual and she could be viewed separately and appreciated. My suggestion is to watch the movie through once and then watch it a second time, paying particular attention to the character of J.R., to how she relates to her newly come by job, her newly come by girlfriend and the others in her life including Loretta. I'm amazed that I haven't seen Camilla Griggs in anything else because she's certainly a talent.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 April 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Clube de Garotas

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,343, 26 March 1995

Gross USA:

$573,953

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$573,953

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lavender Circle Mob / Lauran Hoffman, Orion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Stereo Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1