Boys on the Side (1995)
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.
Director: Herbert Ross
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Whoopi Goldberg as Jane Deluca |
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Mary-Louise Parker as Robin |
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Drew Barrymore as Holly Pulchik-Lincoln |
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Matthew McConaughey as Abe Lincoln |
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James Remar as Alex |
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Billy Wirth as Nick |
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Anita Gillette as Elaine |
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Dennis Boutsikaris as Massarelli |
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Estelle Parsons as Louise |
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Amy Aquino as Anna |
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Stan Egi as Henry |
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Stephen Gevedon as Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band |
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Amy Ray as Indigo Girl |
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Emily Saliers as Indigo Girl |
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Jude Ciccolella as Jerry |
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Gedde Watanabe as Steve |
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Jon Seda as Pete |
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Mimi Toro as Carrie |
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Lori Alan as Girl with Attitude |
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Mary Anne McGarry as Dr. Newbauer |
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Michael Storm as Tommy |
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Danielle Shuman as Young Robin |
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Julian Neil as Nightclub Owner |
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Niecy Nash as Woman at Diner |
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Ted Zurkowski as Drug Buyer |
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Jill C. Klein as Waitress |
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Marnie Crossen as Nurse |
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Aaron Lustig as Judge |
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Terri White as Female Guard |
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George Georgiadis as Cab Driver |
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Cheryl A. Kelly as Hotel Clerk |
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Adria Contreras as Mary Todd (5 Months) |
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Malika Edwards as Mary Todd (10 Months) |
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Pablo Espinosa as New Mexico Police |
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Kevin La Presle as New Mexico Police |
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John F. Manfredonia as Obstetrician |
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James Shuffield as Gynecologist |
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Thomas Kevin Danaher as Tuscon Police |
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Richard Lowell McDole as Tuscon Police |
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Don Hewitt Sr. as Tow Truck Driver |
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Andy Duppin as Tow Truck Driver |
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Alan Mirikitani as Jane's Band |
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Joe Pyles as Jane's Band |
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Worthy Davis as Jane's Band |
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Joshua Segal as Indigo Girls' Band |
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Breta La Von as Indigo Girls' Band |
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Patrice Jones as Indigo Girls' Band |
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Tito Larriva as Indigo Girls' Band |
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Gary Montemer as Indigo Girls' Band |
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Vernon Francisco as Desert Suns Band |
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Joseph Alfieri as Bartender (voice) |
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Fidelis Manuel as Desert Suns Band |
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Sylvester Oliver as Desert Suns Band |
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Benedict Martinez as Desert Suns Band |
| Editing | Michael R. Miller | Editor |
| Camera | Donald E. Thorin | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Herbert Ross | Director |
| Production | Steven Reuther | Producer |
| Production | Patricia Karlan | Executive Producer |
| Production | Arnon Milchan | Producer |
| Production | Herbert Ross | Producer |
| Production | Don Roos | Executive Producer |
| Sound | David Newman | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Don Roos | Writer |
| Crew | Joni Avery | Stunt Double |
| Crew | Kym Washington Longino | Stunt Double |
| Art | Ken Adam | Production Design |
| Production | Hank McCann | Casting |
| Production | Patrick McCormick | Co-Producer |
| Art | Rick Simpson | Set Decoration |
| Art | William F. O'Brien | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Gloria Gresham | Costume Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Fern Buchner | Key Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Angel De Angelis | Key Hair Stylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Julia L. Walker | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Michael Germain | Key Makeup Artist |
| Directing | Barry K. Thomas | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | David M. Dunlap | Second Unit Director |
| Directing | Hilbert Hakim | Second Assistant Director |
| Directing | Nandi Bowe | Second Assistant Director |
| Crew | Phil Neilson | Stunt Coordinator |
| Lighting | James F. Boyle | Gaffer |
| Lighting | Jerry DeBlau | Gaffer |
| Art | Wayne Fitzgerald | Title Designer |
| Editing | Mo Henry | Negative Cutter |
| Costume & Make-Up | Candace Neal | Additional Hairstylist |