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Isn't She Great
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Isn't She Great

2000-01-28 · 95 min · ★ 4.9

Comedy · Drama

An unsuccessful over-the-top actress becomes a successful over-the-top authoress in this biography of Jacqueline Susann.

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Directors
Andrew Bergman
Production companies
Universal Pictures, TOHO, Mutual Film Company, BBC, Lobell/Bergman Productions, Marubeni, Tele München
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan
Status
Released
Budget
USD 36,000,000
Revenue
USD 3,003,296

Top Cast

Bette MidlerBette MidlerJacqueline Susann
Nathan LaneNathan LaneIrving Mansfield
Stockard ChanningStockard ChanningFlorence Maybelle
David Hyde PierceDavid Hyde PierceMichael Hastings
John CleeseJohn CleeseHenry Marcus
John LarroquetteJohn LarroquetteMaury Manning
Amanda PeetAmanda PeetDebbie
Dina Spybey-WatersDina Spybey-WatersBambi Madison
Paul BenedictPaul BenedictProf. Brainiac
Jeff RossJeff RossShecky
David CostabileDavid CostabileJunior Editor
Frank VincentFrank VincentAristotle Onassis
Ricky MabeRicky MabeGuy at 14
Christopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldBrad Bradburn
Robin WilcockRobin WilcockStage murderer
Terrence LabrosseRadio Actor
Pauline LittlePauline LittleLeslie Barnett
William HillWilliam HillPasserby
Mal Z. LawrenceMort
Adam HellerAdam HellerHowie

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