Movie

Drop Dead Gorgeous

1999 · 98 min

Overview

In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that. As the Leemans are the richest family in town, the police are pretty relaxed about it all. Despite everything, main rival (but sweet) Amber Atkins won't give up without a fight.

Cast

Kirsten DunstAmber Atkins

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Ellen BarkinAnnette Atkins

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Denise RichardsRebecca Ann 'Becky' Leeman

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Kirstie AlleyGladys Leeman

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Allison JanneyLoretta

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Sam McMurrayLester Leeman

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Mindy SterlingIris Clark

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Brittany MurphyLisa Swenson

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Amy AdamsLeslie Miller

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Laurie A. SinclairMichelle Johnson

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Shannon NelsonTess Weinhaus

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Tara RedepenningMolly Howard

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Sarah StewartJanelle Betz

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Alexandra HoldenMary Johanson

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Brooke Elise BushmanTammy Curry

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Matt MalloyJohn Dough, Judge #1

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Michael McShaneHarold Vilmes, Judge #2

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Will SassoHank Vilmes

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Lona WilliamsJean Kangas, Judge #3

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Nora DunnColleen Douglas

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Adam WestHimself

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Seiko MatsudaTina / Seiko Howard

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Thomas LennonDocumentarian (voice)

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Richard NaritaMr. Howard

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Patti YasutakeMrs. Howard

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Richard OomsPastor

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Amanda DetmerMiss Minneapolis

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Claudia WilkensIona Hildebrandt

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Casey GarvenBrett Clemmens

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Jacy KingPregnant Fry Girl

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Mo GaffneyTerry Macy, State Pageant

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Mary GillisChloris Klinghagen

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Dale DunhamMount Rose Mayor

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Terry HemplemanCop #1

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Chris CarlsonCop #2

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James CadaLisa Swenson's Father

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Kristin RudrüdConnie Rudrüd

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John T. OlsonPat

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Ashley Dylan BullardFry Girl

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Allyson KearnsCandy Striper

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Tom GilshannonLars Larson

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Eric D. HowellSound Recordist

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Matthew G. ParkCrew Guy

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Luke InglesRocker Kid #1

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Nick InglesRocker Kid #2

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Jimmie D. WrightDoctor

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Peter AitchinsonNews Anchor

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Mary RehbeinReporter #1

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Jeany ParkReporter #2

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Robert-Bruce BrakeMr. Melchoir

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Bruce LinserEd

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Tiffany EngenTap Dancer

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Jennifer Baldwin PedenOpera Singer

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Annalise NelsonViolinist

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Samantha HarrisMiss Burnsville

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Kari Ann ShiffMiss Duluth

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Mark DahlenCOPS Crew Guy

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Jeff TatumFireman

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Paul CramBeauty Pageant Fan (uncredited)

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Kregg JankeFuneral Mourner (uncredited)

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Kayla LaursenPageant Audience (uncredited)

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Amy LithanderFry Girl (uncredited)

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Larissa LowthorpJulie

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Josh MinnieTrailer Park Resident (uncredited)

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Jamie OlsenPeter (uncredited)

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Don PattersonRowdy Guy (uncredited)

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Robb RossSWAT Cop (uncredited)

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Darla RothmanProm Queen (uncredited)

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Joel ThingvallBeauty Pageant Fan (uncredited)

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David William WattsBrett's Friend (uncredited)

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Lisa WoodsBeauty Pageant Fan (uncredited)

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TMDB ID: 10490 ↗
Release date: 1999-07-16
Runtime: 98 min
Genres: Comedy
Countries: United States of America
Languages: English
Director: Michael Patrick Jann (Director)
Writers: Lona Williams (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Michael Spiller (Director of Photography)
Music: Mark Mothersbaugh (Original Music Composer)
Production companies: Capella International, KC Medien AG
Parents guide: IMDb external guide ↗

Ratings

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Age ratings

12Switzerland (CH)

Theatrical · 1999-10-28

—Not rated in Spain (ES)

TPFrance (FR)

Valid for all audiences.

Theatrical · 2000-02-02

PG-13United States of America (US)

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Films given this rating may contain sexual content, brief or partial nudity, some strong language and innuendo, humor, mature themes, political themes, terror and/or intense action violence. However, bloodshed is rarely present. This is the minimum rating at which drug content is present.

Theatrical · 1999-07-23

15United Kingdom (GB)

Only those over 15 years are admitted. Nobody younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15-rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game, or watch a film in the cinema with this rating. Films under this category can contain adult themes, hard drugs, frequent strong language and limited use of very strong language, strong violence and strong sex references, and nudity without graphic detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed but without any strong detail. Sexual violence may be shown if discreet and justified by context.

Theatrical · 1999-09-17

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All regional certifications (11)

12Switzerland (CH)

Theatrical · 1999-10-28

TPFrance (FR)

Valid for all audiences.

Theatrical · 2000-02-02

PG-13United States of America (US)

Theatrical · 1999-07-23

15United Kingdom (GB)

Theatrical · 1999-09-17

MAustralia (AU)

Recommended for mature audiences. There are no age restrictions. The content is moderate in impact.

Theatrical · 1999-11-11

14ACanada (CA)

Persons under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Theatrical · 1999-07-16

12Germany (DE)

Children 12 or older admitted, children between 6 and 11 only when accompanied by parent or a legal guardian.

Theatrical · 1999-11-04

15AIreland (IE)

Suitable for viewers of 15 and over. Younger viewers may be admitted to the film at cinemas if accompanied by an adult; on home video younger viewers are not permitted to purchase/rent the video.

Theatrical · 1999-09-17

12Netherlands (NL)

Potentially harmful to children under 12 years; broadcasting is not allowed before 8:00 pm.

Theatrical · 2000-06-08

PGSingapore (SG)

Suitable for all but parents should guide their young.

Theatrical · 1999-09-23

11Sweden (SE)

Children over the age of 7, who are accompanied by an adult, are admitted to films that have been passed for children from the age of 11.

TV · 2003-06-01