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Damsels in Distress
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Damsels in Distress

2012-04-06 · 99 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Drama · Romance

A trio of beautiful girls set out to revolutionize life at a grungy American university: the dynamic leader Violet Wister, principled Rose and sexy Heather. They welcome transfer student Lily into their group which seeks to help severely depressed students with a program of good hygiene and musical dance numbers.

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Directors
Whit Stillman
Production companies
Westerly Films, Steeplechase-Analytic Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,314,358

Top Cast

Greta GerwigGreta GerwigViolet Wister
Lio TiptonLio TiptonLily
Megalyn EchikunwokeMegalyn EchikunwokeRose
Carrie MacLemoreCarrie MacLemoreHeather
Ryan MetcalfRyan MetcalfFrank
Jermaine CrawfordJermaine CrawfordJimbo
Caitlin FitzGeraldCaitlin FitzGeraldPriss
Zach WoodsZach WoodsRick DeWolfe
Domenico D'IppolitoComplainer Student
Nick BlaemireNick BlaemireFreak Astaire
Aubrey PlazaAubrey PlazaDepressed Debbie
Hugo BeckerHugo BeckerXavier
Meredith HagnerMeredith HagnerAlice
Joe CootsBarman
Adam BrodyAdam BrodyFred Packenstacker / Charlie Walker
Billy MagnussenBilly MagnussenThor
Aja Naomi KingAja Naomi KingPositive Polly
Alia ShawkatAlia ShawkatMad Madge
Cortez Nance Jr.Groundskeeper
Jordanna DrazinEmily Tweeter

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