Damsels in Distress (2012)
For these girls... it's not what you learn, it's whom you educate.
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.
Director: Whit Stillman
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: April 6, 2012
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
- Domenico D'Ippolito - Complainer Student
- Nick Blaemire - Freak Astaire
Screenplay
Music: Mark Suozzo
Cinematography: Doug Emmett
Editing: Andrew Hafitz
Production: Westerly Films, Steeplechase-Analytic Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en
Themes
Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds, School Life and Youth
Keywords
college, female friendship, young adult
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Damsels in Distress about?
- 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.
- Who directed Damsels in Distress?
- Damsels in Distress was directed by Whit Stillman.
- Who stars in Damsels in Distress?
- Damsels in Distress stars Greta Gerwig, Lio Tipton, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Carrie MacLemore, Ryan Metcalf, Jermaine Crawford.
- How long is Damsels in Distress?
- Damsels in Distress has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Damsels in Distress?
- Damsels in Distress is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Damsels in Distress gross?
- Damsels in Distress grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was Damsels in Distress produced?
- Damsels in Distress was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Damsels in Distress?
- The themes of Damsels in Distress include: Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds, School Life and Youth.