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Boys on the Side( 1995)

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A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.

Overview

After breaking up with her girlfriend, a nightclub singer, Jane, answers a personal ad from Robin, a real estate agent with AIDS, seeking a cross-country travel partner. On their journey from New York City to Los Angeles, the two stop by Pittsburgh to pick up Jane's friend Holly, who is trying to escape an abusive relationship. With three distinct personalities, the women must overcome their differences to help one another.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Whoopi Goldberg

      Jane Deluca

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      Mary-Louise Parker

      Robin

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      Drew Barrymore

      Holly Pulchik-Lincoln

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      Matthew McConaughey

      Abe Lincoln

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      James Remar

      Alex

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      Billy Wirth

      Nick

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      Jude Ciccolella

      Jerry

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      Dennis Boutsikaris

      Massarelli

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      Estelle Parsons

      Louise

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      Amy Aquino

      Anna

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      Lori Alan

      Girl with Attitude

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      Anita Gillette

      Elaine

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      Stan Egi

      Henry

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      Stephen Gevedon

      Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band

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      Amy Ray

      Indigo Girl

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      Emily Saliers

      Indigo Girl

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      Gedde Watanabe

      Steve

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      Jon Seda

      Pete

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      Mimi Toro

      Carrie

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      Mary Anne McGarry

      Dr. Newbauer

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      Michael Storm

      Tommy

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      Danielle Shuman

      Young Robin

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      Julian Neil

      Nightclub Owner

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      Niecy Nash-Betts

      Woman at Diner

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      Ted Zurkowski

      Drug Buyer

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      Jill C. Klein

      Waitress

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      Marnie Crossen

      Nurse

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      Aaron Lustig

      Judge

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      Terri White

      Female Guard

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      George Georgiadis

      Cab Driver

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      Cheryl A. Kelly

      Hotel Clerk

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      Adria Contreras

      Mary Todd (5 Months)

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      Malika Edwards

      Mary Todd (10 Months)

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      Pablo Espinosa

      New Mexico Police

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      Kevin La Presle

      New Mexico Police

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      John F. Manfredonia

      Obstetrician

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      James Shuffield

      Gynecologist

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      Thomas Kevin Danaher

      Tuscon Police

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      Richard Lowell McDole

      Tuscon Police

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      Don Hewitt Sr.

      Tow Truck Driver

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      Andy Duppin

      Tow Truck Driver

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      Alan Mirikitani

      Jane's Band

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      Joe Pyles

      Jane's Band

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      Worthy Davis

      Jane's Band

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      Joshua Segal

      Indigo Girls' Band

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      Breta La Von

      Indigo Girls' Band

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      Patrice Jones

      Indigo Girls' Band

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      Tito Larriva

      Indigo Girls' Band

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      Gary Montemer

      Indigo Girls' Band

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      Vernon Francisco

      Desert Suns Band

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      Joseph Alfieri

      Bartender (voice)

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      Fidelis Manuel

      Desert Suns Band

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      Sylvester Oliver

      Desert Suns Band

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      Benedict Martinez

      Desert Suns Band

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    21000000.00

    Revenue

    23450000.00

    Keywords

    • friendship
    • escape
    • aids
    • homophobia
    • homicide
    • roommate
    • car journey
    • female friendship
    • road trip
    • friends
    • domestic violence
    • fresh start
    • abusive boyfriend
    • lesbian
    • chosen family