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Sordid Lives

  • 20002000
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  • 1h 51m
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6.7/10
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Sordid Lives (2000)
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  • Comedy
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As three generations of a family in a small Texas town gather for a funeral, we learn the hilarious, sad, trashy truth of their "Sordid Lives."As three generations of a family in a small Texas town gather for a funeral, we learn the hilarious, sad, trashy truth of their "Sordid Lives."As three generations of a family in a small Texas town gather for a funeral, we learn the hilarious, sad, trashy truth of their "Sordid Lives."

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.1K
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  • Director
    • Del Shores
  • Writer
    • Del Shores(play)
  • Stars
    • Delta Burke
    • Bonnie Bedelia
    • Olivia Newton-John
Top credits
  • Director
    • Del Shores
  • Writer
    • Del Shores(play)
  • Stars
    • Delta Burke
    • Bonnie Bedelia
    • Olivia Newton-John
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 88User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins

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    Jesse with actress Lorna Scott
    Jesse Kozel with Leslie Jordan at "Sordid Lives: The Series" premiere in NYC.

    Top cast

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    Delta Burke
    Delta Burke
    • Noleta Nethercottas Noleta Nethercott
    Bonnie Bedelia
    Bonnie Bedelia
    • Latrelle Williamsonas Latrelle Williamson
    Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John
    • Bitsy Mae Harlingas Bitsy Mae Harling
    Kirk Geiger
    Kirk Geiger
    • Ty Williamsonas Ty Williamson
    Sarah Hunley
    Sarah Hunley
    • Juanita Bartlettas Juanita Bartlett
    Newell Alexander
    Newell Alexander
    • Wardell 'Bubba' Owensas Wardell 'Bubba' Owens
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • G.W. Nethercottas G.W. Nethercott
    Earl Houston Bullock
    Earl Houston Bullock
    • Odell Owensas Odell Owens
    • (as Earl H. Bullock)
    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Sissy Hickeyas Sissy Hickey
    Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan
    • Earl 'Brother Boy' Ingramas Earl 'Brother Boy' Ingram
    Mitch Carter
    Mitch Carter
    • Bumperas Bumper
    Sharron Alexis
    Sharron Alexis
    • Sara Kaufmanas Sara Kaufman
    Ann Walker
    Ann Walker
    • LaVonda DuPreeas LaVonda DuPree
    Mary Margaret Lewis
    Mary Margaret Lewis
    • Ethelas Ethel
    • (as Mary-Margaret Lewis)
    Rosemary Alexander
    Rosemary Alexander
    • Dr. Eve Bolingeras Dr. Eve Bolinger
    Lorna Scott
    Lorna Scott
    • Vera Lissoas Vera Lisso
    Dale Dickey
    Dale Dickey
    • Glyndoraas Glyndora
    Robert Lewis Stephenson
    Robert Lewis Stephenson
    • Crazy Preacher Manas Crazy Preacher Man
    • Director
      • Del Shores
    • Writer
      • Del Shores(play) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    We become intimate with the "Sordid Lives" of a family in a small Texas town preparing for their mother's funeral. Among the characters are the grandson trying to find his identity in West Hollywood, the son who has spent the past 23 years dressed as Tammy Wynette, the sister and her best friend who live in delightfully kitschy homes, and the two daughters--one strait-laced, the other quite a bit looser. —Randall Gellens <imdb+add@randy.pensive.org>
    • male objectification
    • vomiting
    • woman wears eyeglasses
    • funeral
    • texas
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    • Taglines
      • A black comedy about white trash.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sexual content, nudity and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This film contains many of the original actors from the long running stage-production, with the actors who originated the Bonnie Bedelia and Beau Bridges roles (Mary Margaret Lewis and Mitch Carter) playing the receptionist Ethel and security guard in the mental institution.
    • Goofs
      During Brother Boy's therapy session, his fingernails are dark red. Immediately following the session, he performs as Tammy Wynette, and his fingernails are now pale pink.
    • Quotes

      Brother Boy: Ohhhkaayyyyyyy

    • Crazy credits
      The DVD has an extended (but deleted) version of Grandma Peggy's rant after the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera House (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Sordid Lives
      Written by Margot Rose and Beverly Nero

      Performed by Olivia Newton-John

      Arranged by Olivia Newton-John

      Courtesy of Varese Serabande

      Under license from Sordid Lives LLC

    User reviews88

    Review
    Top review
    Best-kept secret in filmdom?
    We found out about "Sordid Lives" earlier this year while visiting Palm Springs, where it had been playing for many weeks (maybe it still is...?)

    We loved it! I'm not a film reviewer, and the only reason for this note is to wonder out loud why film has not been released on video. Could it be because it's still packing 'em in (in very select theaters and festivals) or because the distributor doesn't think the video will sell?

    And it's not just a "gay" movie, even though there are a lot of gay issues presented. There are all kinds of issues--social, cultural, regional, economic, alcoholic, disability---you name it. The cast is superb. As for its "Politically Incorrectness?" Take this up with Bill Maher....

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    • dawoloch
    • Apr 9, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Убогие жизни
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Daly-Harris Productions
      • Davis Entertainment Classics
      • Sordid Lives LLC
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,111,273
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,111,273
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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