Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

The battle between the good and the bad is about to get ugly.

Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) poster

In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that. As the Leemans are the richest family in town, the police are pretty relaxed about it all. Despite everything, main rival (but sweet) Amber Atkins won't give up without a fight.

Director: Michael Patrick Jann
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mark Mothersbaugh
Cinematography: Michael Spiller
Editing: Janice Hampton, David Codron
Production: Capella International, KC Medien AG
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en

Themes

Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony, Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor

Keywords

trailer park, parent child relationship, gun, minnesota, mother role, dark comedy, beauty contest, tap dancing, satire, girl from the province, evil mother, mockumentary, murder, pageant, food poisoning

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drop Dead Gorgeous about?
In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that. As the Leemans are the richest family in town, the police are pretty relaxed about it all. Despite everything, main rival (but sweet) Amber Atkins won't give up without a fight.
Who directed Drop Dead Gorgeous?
Drop Dead Gorgeous was directed by Michael Patrick Jann.
Who stars in Drop Dead Gorgeous?
Drop Dead Gorgeous stars Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Denise Richards, Kirstie Alley, Allison Janney, Sam McMurray.
How long is Drop Dead Gorgeous?
Drop Dead Gorgeous has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Drop Dead Gorgeous?
Drop Dead Gorgeous is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of Drop Dead Gorgeous?
Drop Dead Gorgeous had a budget of $10M.
How much did Drop Dead Gorgeous gross?
Drop Dead Gorgeous grossed $11M worldwide.
Where was Drop Dead Gorgeous produced?
Drop Dead Gorgeous was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Drop Dead Gorgeous?
The themes of Drop Dead Gorgeous include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony, Mockumentary: Fake Documentary Comedy, Lifestyle Satire: Mockumentary Stories, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor.