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Damsels in Distress(2012)
Status: Released
Date: 2012-04-06
55%
202 Votes
Time: 1h 39m
For these girls... it's not what you learn, it's whom you educate.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Revenue: $1,314,358.00
ProductionCompanies:
Westerly Films
Steeplechase-Analytic Productions
Movie: Damsels in Distress
Top 10 Billed Cast
Greta Gerwig
Violet Wister
Lio Tipton
Lily
Megalyn Echikunwoke
Rose
Carrie MacLemore
Heather
Ryan Metcalf
Frank
Jermaine Crawford
Jimbo
Caitlin FitzGerald
Priss
Zach Woods
Rick DeWolfe
Nick Blaemire
Freak Astaire
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