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Boys on the Side ()


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Robin shares a ride in her car with Jane from New York to Los Angeles. They stop at Jane's friend Holly's place in Pittsburgh and take her with them west, making a long stop in Tucson. The three very different women become close friends.

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Jane
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Robin
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Holly
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Abe
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Alex
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Nick
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Elaine
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Massarelli
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Louise
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Anna
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Henry
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Johnny Figgis / Jane's Band
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Indigo Girl
Emily Saliers ...
Indigo Girl
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Jerry
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Steve (as Gede Watanabe)
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Pete (as a different name)
Mimi Toro ...
Carrie
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Girl with Attitude
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Dr. Newbauer (as Mary Ann McGarry)
Michael Storm ...
Tommy
Danielle Shuman ...
Young Robin
Julian Neil ...
Nightclub Owner
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Woman at Diner
Ted Zurkowski ...
Drug Buyer
Jill C. Klein ...
Waitress (as Jill Klein)
Marnie Crossen ...
Nurse
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Judge
Terri White ...
Female Guard
George Georgiadis ...
Cab Driver
Cheryl A. Kelly ...
Hotel Clerk
Adria Contreras ...
Mary Todd (5 Months)
Malika Edwards ...
Mary Todd (10 Months)
Pablo Espinosa ...
New Mexico Police
Kevin La Presle ...
New Mexico Police
John F. Manfredonia ...
Obstetrician (as Dr. John F. Manfredonia)
James Shuffield ...
Gynecologist (as Dr. James Shuffield)
Thomas Kevin Danaher ...
Tucson Police
Richard Lowell McDole ...
Tucson Police
Don Hewitt ...
Tow Truck Driver
Andy Duppin ...
Tow Truck Driver
Alan Mirikitani ...
Jane's Band
Joe Pyles ...
Jane's Band
Worthy Davis ...
Jane's Band
Joshua Segal ...
Indigo Girls' Band (as Josh Segal)
Breta La Von ...
Indigo Girls' Band
Patrice Jones ...
Indigo Girls' Band
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Indigo Girls' Band
Gary Montemer ...
Indigo Girls' Band
Vernon Francisco ...
Desert Suns Band
Fidelis Manuel ...
Desert Suns Band
Sylvester Oliver ...
Desert Suns Band
Benedict Martinez ...
Desert Suns Band
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Bartender (voice)
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Partygoer (uncredited)
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Bartender (uncredited)
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Pretty Girl in Audience (uncredited)
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Party guest (uncredited)
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Courtyard observer (uncredited)
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Truck Driver (uncredited)
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Pretty Girl Dancing in Bar (uncredited)
Keith Jefferson ...
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Pedestrian (uncredited)
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Punk Band Manager (uncredited)
Dorothy Ann Puzo ...
Woman in Bar (uncredited)
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Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Directed by

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Herbert Ross

Written by

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Don Roos ... (written by)

Produced by

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Patricia Karlan ... executive producer
Russ Kavanaugh ... associate producer
Patrick McCormick ... co-producer
Arnon Milchan ... producer
Steven Reuther ... producer
Don Roos ... executive producer
Herbert Ross ... producer

Music by

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David Newman

Cinematography by

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Donald E. Thorin ... director of photography

Editing by

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Michael R. Miller

Editorial Department

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Randy Bricker ... assistant editor
Susan Demskey-Horiuchi ... assistant editor (as Susan Demskey)
Richard Friedlander ... assistant editor: New York and Pittsburgh
Mo Henry ... negative cutter
Bob Kaiser ... color timer
Christy Richmond ... assistant editor
Eric Whitfield ... assistant editor
Chris Jackson ... assistant editor (uncredited)

Casting By

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Hank McCann

Production Design by

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Ken Adam

Art Direction by

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William F. O'Brien

Set Decoration by

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Rick Simpson

Costume Design by

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Gloria Gresham

Makeup Department

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Fern Buchner ... key makeup artist
Angel De Angelis ... key hair stylist (as Angel DeAngelis)
Jene Fielder ... body makeup
Michael Germain ... key makeup artist
Robert Hallowell II ... additional hair stylist
Craig Lyman ... makeup artist
Candace Neal ... additional hair stylist
Julia L. Walker ... hair stylist: Whoopi Goldberg (as Julia Walker)
Linda Williams ... additional hair stylist
Christine M. Guararra ... assistant hair stylist (uncredited)
Loretta James-Demasi ... additional makeup artist (uncredited)

Production Management

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Tom Briggs ... production supervisor
Carl Clifford ... unit production manager: New York and Pittsburgh
Patrick McCormick ... unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

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Nandi Bowe ... second assistant director
William M. Connor ... second second assistant director: New York and Pittsburgh (as Bill Conner)
David M. Dunlap ... second unit director
Adam Greenhaus ... DGA trainee: New York and Pittsburgh
Hilbert Hakim ... second assistant director
Barry K. Thomas ... first assistant director (as Barry Thomas)

Art Department

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Scott M. Anderson ... assistant property master
James R. Bayliss ... set designer (as James Bayliss)
Charley Beal ... art director: New York and Pittsburgh (as Charlie Beal)
Barry Bedig ... property master
Stephen Myles Berger ... set designer (as Stephen Berger)
Eric Bilson ... property assistant (as Eric J. Bilson)
Vincent Borrelli ... scenic artist
David B. Brenner ... construction coordinator (as David Brenner)
Sharleen Bright ... stand-by painter
Helen Britten ... set decorating buyer: Tucson
Paul Bucciarelli ... set dresser
Rick Butler ... assistant art director: New York and Pittsburgh
Randy L. Childs ... propmaker
Vicki Dittemore ... drapery
Jann K. Engel ... set designer
Renee Faia ... art department coordinator
Christine Gardyasz ... assistant set decorator: New York and Pittsburgh
Eileen Garrigan ... charge scenic
Robert Griffon Jr. ... property master: New York and Pittsburgh
Daniel K. Grosso ... assistant to lead man: New York and Pittsburgh (as Daniel Grosso)
Christopher Hayes ... set dresser: Tucson
Julia G. Hickman ... art department coordinator: New York and Pittsburgh
Mike Higelmire ... lead man
Tom Hrupcho ... paint supervisor
Kenneth J. Kellers ... lead man: Pittsburgh
Larry D. Koszakovszky ... set dresser
Gary Kudroff ... set dresser
Gary Marvis ... propmaker gangboss
John McDonnell ... assistant property master: New York and Pittsburgh
Luigi Mugavero ... set dresser (as Luigi S. Mugavero)
David J. Negron ... storyboard artist (as David J. Negron Sr.)
Rick Neilsen ... set dresser: New York and Pittsburgh
Paul Penley ... set dresser
Tim Perovich ... assistant props
Michael G. Richer ... construction foreman
Raymond M. Samitz ... construction coordinator: New York and Pittsburgh (as Ray Samitz)
John Schoppa Jr. ... set dresser: New York and Pittsburgh
Debra Schutt ... set decorator: New York and Pittsburgh
John A. Scott III ... set dresser
Karl Swauger ... propmaker
Chris Vogt ... set dresser: New York and Pittsburgh
Ronald T. Vonblomberg ... set dresser: New York and Pittsburgh
Dave Weinman ... lead man: New York and Pittsburgh
Joan Winters ... graphic designer
Michael Zansky ... scenic chargeman: New York and Pittsburgh
Andrea Cantrell ... props (uncredited)
Richard Bryan Douglas ... carpenter (uncredited)
D.A. Zingelewicz ... painter (uncredited)

Sound Department

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David Franklin Bergad ... first assistant sound editor (as David Bergad)
Mark Berger ... supervising rerecordist
Peter Bergren ... temp sound effects editor
Sara Bolder ... dialogue editor
Lindakay Brown ... assistant sound editor (as LindaKay Brown)
Joan E. Chapman ... dialogue editor
Jeff Courtie ... adr engineer
Tobin Davis ... assistant sound editor
Francesca Dodd ... assistant sound editor
Patrick Dodd ... dialogue editor
Richard Duarte ... foley engineer
Larry Ellena ... post-production recordist
Ernie Fosselius ... sound effects editor
Marjorie L. Hagar ... foley editor
Mark Levinson ... dialogue editor
Scott Levitin ... dialogue editor
Linda Lew ... foley rerecordist
Harrison D. Marsh ... boom operator
Kyrsten Mate ... assistant sound editor (as Kyrsten Comoglio)
Jeremy Molod ... foley rerecordist
Jennifer Myers ... foley artist
John Nutt ... supervising sound editor
Margie O'Malley ... foley artist
Dawn Oltman ... assistant sound editor
Jenny Oznowicz ... assistant sound editor
Robert Schaper ... music rerecordist (as Bob Schaper)
Michael Semanick ... sound effects rerecordist
Michael Silvers ... sound effects editor
Daniel Sperry ... stereo sound consultant: Dolby
Douglas Tourtelot ... cableman: New York and Pittsburgh (as Doug Tourtelot)
Maia Veres ... assistant sound editor
Jennifer L. Ware ... sound effects editor (as Jennifer Ware)
Jeff Watts ... dialogue editor
James E. Webb ... sound mixer (as Jim Webb)
Mary Works ... assistant sound editor
Marilyn S. Zalkan ... assistant sound editor (as Marilyn Zalkan)
Mark Berger ... supervising re-recording mixer (uncredited)
Daniel Kent ... boom operator (uncredited)
Linda Lew ... foley recordist (uncredited)
Jeremy Molod ... foley recordist (uncredited)
Philip Rogers ... post-production recordist (uncredited)
Michael Semanick ... sound effects recordist (uncredited)

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Connie Brink ... special effects: New York and Pittsburgh (as Conrad Brink)
Dale L. Martin ... special effects
Joe Quinlivan ... special effects assistant

Stunts

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Joni Avery ... stunt double
Kym Washington Longino ... stunt double (as Kym Washington)
Phil Neilson ... stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department

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John Bertram ... grip
Mike Bonnaud ... electrician
James F. Boyle ... gaffer (as Jim Boyle)
David Burnett ... electrician
Brian 'Buzz' Buzzelli ... grip
A. Anthony Cappello ... second assistant camera: New York and Pittsburgh (as Anthony Cappello)
Jorgen Christensen ... rigging electrician (as Jorgen Christenen)
Steve Comesky ... electrician: New York and Pittsburgh
Doug Dalisera ... electrician: New York and Pittsburgh (as Doug Delisara)
Jerry DeBlau ... gaffer: New York and Pittsburgh
Wayne L. Duncan ... grip (as Wayne Duncan)
David M. Dunlap ... additional photographer (as David Dunlap) / camera operator: New York and Pittsburgh
Richie Ford ... rigging gaffer
Ron Goodman ... helicopter camera operator
Richard Guinness Jr. ... dolly grip: New York and Pittsburgh (as Richard Guiness)
Jeff Hand ... first assistant camera: New York and Pittsburgh
Suzanne Hanover ... still photographer
Paul Kinghan ... electrician: New York and Pittsburgh
Sal Lanza ... grip: New York and Pittsburgh
Al LaVerde ... key grip (as Alexander LaVerde)
David Lee ... still photographer: New York and Pittsburgh
J. Michael Marlett ... electrician (as Jerry Marlett)
Michael Martinez ... camera loader
Dick Mingalone ... camera operator: New York and Pittsburgh
Richard C. Montgomery Jr. ... grip: New York and Pittsburgh (as Richard Montgomery)
Fred Muller ... best boy electric: New York and Pittsburgh
Edward R. Nedin ... best boy electric
Patrick B. O'Brien ... second assistant camera: New York and Pittsburgh (as Patrick O'Brien)
John Panuccio ... best boy grip: New York and Pittsburgh (as Jack Pannuccio)
Michael Papadapolous ... electrician: New York and Pittsburgh (as Michael Papadopolous)
Paul Plannette ... second assistant camera (as Paul Planette)
Darrin C. Porter ... electrician (as Darrin Porter)
Robert T. Prate ... grip: New York and Pittsburgh (as Robert Prate)
Tom Prate ... key grip: New York and Pittsburgh (as Tommy Prate Jr.)
Frederic J. Smith ... camera operator
John M. Stephens ... additional photographer
Ty Suehiro ... best boy grip
Nick Tallo ... grip
Donald E. Thorin Jr. ... first assistant camera (as Donald Thorin Jr.)
Jeffrey Thorin ... first assistant camera: "b" camera (as Jeffrey S. Thorin)
Clarence Tindell ... grip
Ted Wiegand ... electrician
Clay H. Wilson ... dolly grip (as Clay Wilson)
Pat Dames ... grip (uncredited)
Gregory L. Edwards ... grip (uncredited)
Randell L. Rowlett ... electrician: Tucson (uncredited)
Kurt E. Soderling ... assistant camera (uncredited)

Casting Department

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Ruben Angelo ... extras casting assistant
Staci A. Blagovich ... extras casting: New York and Pittsburgh (as Staci Blagovich)
Sylvia Fay ... extras casting: New York and Pittsburgh
Barbara Harris ... adr voice casting
William Kapfer ... extras casting
Kate Dunn Kennedy ... casting associate (as Kate Kennedy)
Mark Kaufmann ... extras casting assistant (uncredited)

Costume and Wardrobe Department

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Laurie Buehler ... seamstress: New York and Pittsburgh
Amanda Chamberlin ... costumer (as Mandy Chamberlin)
Diane Collins ... costumer
Joe Diaz ... costumer (as Joe Diaz Jr.)
Kevin P. Faherty ... costumer: New York and Pittsburgh (as Kevin Faherty)
Irene Ferrari ... costumer: New York and Pittsburgh
Blanca Garcia ... set costumer
Adrienne Manhan ... set costumer
Linda Matthews ... key wardrobe supervisor: women
Nava R. Sadan ... costumer
Raquel Stewart ... set costumer
Chuck Velasco ... key wardrobe supervisor: men

Location Management

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Mark Cottrell ... location scout (as Mark Cotrell)
Richard Davis Jr. ... location manager
Ross C. Day ... location scout (as Ross Day)
Amy Grove ... assistant location manager: Pittsburgh (as Amy L. Grove)
Scott Hornbacher ... location supervisor: New York and Pittsburgh
Jody Hummer ... assistant location manager
Paul Kramer ... assistant location manager: New York
Ernie Liberati ... location scout: New York
Steve Parys ... location scout
Keith Popely ... location production assistant
Luke M. Quinnan ... location production assistant
Lauren Ross ... location scout: Tucson
Thaddaeus Scheel ... location scout: Pittsburgh
Brian Keith Solomon ... location production assistant (as Brian Solomon)
Kathleen Corgan ... location assistant (uncredited)

Music Department

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Chris Boardman ... orchestrator
Sally Boldt ... location production music editor
Tom Brown ... music preparation
David Campbell ... arranger, orchestrator, conductor
Clive Davis ... executive soundtrack producer
Sandy De Crescent ... music contractor (as Sandy DeCrescent)
George Doering ... musician
Jeanne Fay ... music clearance
Robert Fernandez ... music scoring mixer (as Bobby Fernandez)
Scott Healy ... musician
Sean M. Hickey ... music preparation
Jim Hoffman ... music preparation
J.J. Holiday ... musician
Jo Ann Kane ... music copyist (as JoAnn Kane)
Tom Kramer ... music editor
Mitchell Leib ... music supervisor
Joel Moss ... production music producer
David Newman ... orchestrator
Seth Riggs ... vocal consultant
Robert Schaper ... music re-recordist (as Bob Schaper)
Steven L. Smith ... music preparation
Sally Stevens ... singer
Hope Sugarman ... production music coordinator (as Hope Stolley Sugarman)
James Thatcher ... musician: French horn
Jimmy Vivino ... production music producer

Script and Continuity Department

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B.J. Bjorkman ... script supervisor

Transportation Department

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Ted Basso ... production van driver operator
Timothy Bolt ... camera car driver
Peter R. Chittell ... transportation captain (as Peter Chitell)
Brian Hartman ... transportation
Richard Holston ... transportation captain: New York and Pittsburgh
Michael Hyde ... transportation coordinator: New York and Pittsburgh (as Mike Hyde)
Bill McLaren ... transportation coordinator
Rocky Reed ... transportation coordinator
Tommy Rieger ... driver
Kip Wolverton ... production driver

Additional Crew

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Geoff Abadee ... logistics
Jessica Abrams ... assistant production coordinator: Pittsburgh
Katherine Agard ... assistant: Mr. Reuther
Elizabeth W. Alexander ... associate to producer
Scott M. Anderson ... asst. prop master
Ray Angelic ... production assistant: New York
Sonia Apodaca ... production secretary (as Sonia Apodaca-Harms)
David M. Atkinson ... assistant cost estimator (as David Atkinson)
Shauna Beal ... assistant: Mr. Milchan
Janey Bergam ... assistant: Ms. Parker (as Janey L. Bergam)
Jeffrey T. Bernstein ... production assistant (as Jeff Bernstein)
Cheri Bloodworth ... shopper: New York and Pittsburgh
Jason Bogard ... assistant accountant
Lisa Bradley ... production coordinator: Pittsburgh
James Bradney ... production coordinator: New York
Jennifer Campbell ... assistant production coordinator
Ray Cervenak ... security captain
Darragh Croyle ... production assistant
Bonnie Daniels ... production controller
Robert Edgar ... production assistant: New York (as Robert C. Edgar)
Joe Everett ... unit publicist
Wayne Fitzgerald ... title designer
Giela Fredman ... assistant accountant
Kim Greitzer ... assistant: Ms. Barrymore
Diane Gutterud ... production coordinator: Tucson
Andrea Guy ... production assistant
Alexis Hayes ... production secretary
Debra Heesch ... stand-in
Rupert Hemmings ... production assistant
Trish Hofmann ... research assistant: New York and Pittsburgh
Ron Holder ... assistant: Ms. Goldberg
Joe Hopkins ... assistant cost estimator
Rachel Hudgins ... assistant: Mr. Reuther
J. David Jones ... helicopter pilot
Julie Jones ... production accountant
Jamie Kehoe ... craft service (as James Kehoe)
Brendan C. Kennedy ... production assistant: as Brendan Kennedy
Linda Klein ... medical technical advisor
Maggie Kusik ... assistant accountant: New York and Pittsburgh
Jim McCarthy ... post-production accountant
Maureen McComsey ... assistant production coordinator: New York
Steven W. McKinney ... key office production assistant
Rob Mecarini ... production assistant: New York
Monica Melvin-Fratkin ... production coordinator
Garret Moose ... Matthew McConaughey Stand-in
Ruben Moreno ... folkloric dance coordinator
Antonia Proscia ... assistant accountant: New York and Pittsburgh
Audrey Rapoport ... production assistant
Patty Reid ... assistant: Mr. Milchan
Jodi Reiner ... production assistant
Diane Salzberg ... assistant: Mr. Ross
Steve Sass ... helicopter assistant / technician
Margaret L. Schlaifer ... studio teacher
Eleva Singleton ... production assistant
Drew Smith ... caterer
Jason Sonner ... production assistant: New York
Patrick Stapleton ... assistant cost estimator
Scott Stravitz ... medic on-location
William S. Turchyn II ... production assistant (as William Turchyn II)
R. Dale VanBatenburg ... set medic: Pittsburgh
Oscar Villella ... choreographer: Ballet Aztec
Katreniah L. Washington ... production assistant: New York (as Katreniah Washington)
Gary R. Wordham ... key office production assistant (as Gary Wordham)
Christopher Diliscia ... projectionist (uncredited)
David Hummel ... production assistant (uncredited)

Thanks

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Howard Jeffrey ... in memory of
Michael Peters ... in memory of

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Storyline

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Plot Summary

Jane is a night club singer out of work. Robin is a quirky real estate agent looking for a ride-share to accompany her to Los Angeles. Her advertisement is answered by Jane, who at first was uncertain about her. A stop in Pittsburgh picks up a third, Holly, escaping a violent and drug dealing partner. Girls on the road, reaching understanding, respect, and care for each other. But this trio is different - Jane a lesbian, Robin suffering with AIDS, Holly running from her past, seeking one night stands, and a good man. Written by Bruce Cameron

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Taglines A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship. See more »
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Also Known As
  • Avec ou sans hommes (France)
  • Kaffee, Milch & Zucker (Germany)
  • Sólo ellas... los chicos a un lado (Spain)
  • Парни побоку (Russia)
  • Chłopaki na bok (Poland)
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Runtime
  • 115 min
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Budget $21,000,000 (estimated)

Did You Know?

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Trivia As the part of Holly hadn't been cast, Whoopi Goldberg suggested her close personal friend, Drew Barrymore. The two have been friends since Barrymore visited the set of The Color Purple (1985) in 1985. See more »
Goofs After leaving NY, Jane and Robin appear to drive an entire day & then spend the night in a motel. There, Robin mentions to Jane that in order to get to Pittsburgh by noon the following day, they'll need to leave by 8:00am. Pittsburgh is less than 6 hours from NY which means they would have only driven 2 hours on the 1st day before stopping to stay overnight in a hotel. See more »
Movie Connections Featured in Boys on the Side/Highlander: The Final Dimension/In the Mouth of Madness/The Secret of Roan Inish (1995). See more »
Soundtracks Piece Of My Heart See more »
Quotes Massarelli, Prosecuting Attorney: Are you a lesbian too, Ms. Nickerson?
Robin: No sir but at times I understand the inclination.
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