Damsels in Distress (2011)
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- PG-13
- 1h 39min
- Comedy, Drama
- 26 Apr 2012 (New Zealand)
- Movie
A trio of girls set out to change the male-dominated environment of the Seven Oaks college campus, and to rescue their fellow students from depression, grunge and low standards of every kind.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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Complete, Cast awaiting verification
| Greta Gerwig | ... |
Violet
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| Carrie MacLemore | ... |
Heather
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| Megalyn Echikunwoke | ... |
Rose
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| Lio Tipton | ... |
Lily
(as Analeigh Tipton)
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| Ryan Metcalf | ... |
Frank
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| Jermaine Crawford | ... |
Jimbo
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| Caitlin FitzGerald | ... |
Priss
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| Zach Woods | ... |
Rick DeWolfe
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Domenico D'Ippolito | ... |
Complainer Student
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| Nick Blaemire | ... |
Freak Astaire
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| Aubrey Plaza | ... |
Depressed Debbie
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| Hugo Becker | ... |
Xavier
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| Meredith Hagner | ... |
Alice
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| Joe Coots | ... |
Barman
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| Adam Brody | ... |
Fred Packenstacker / Charlie Walker
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| Billy Magnussen | ... |
Thor
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Cortez Nance Jr. | ... |
Groundskeeper
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| Aja Naomi King | ... |
Positive Polly
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Jordanna Drazin | ... |
Emily Tweeter
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| Madison Cerniglia | ... |
Classmate 1
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Veronica Mu | ... |
Classmate 2
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| Laila Drew | ... |
Young Rose
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Carolyn Farina | ... |
At the diner: Carolina Antonucci
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| Shinnerrie Jackson | ... |
Sharise
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Gerron Atkinson | ... |
Sincere Highway Worker
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| Jonnie Brown | ... |
Fresh Highway Worker
(as Jonnie Louis Brown)
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| Shawn Williams | ... |
Campus Cop
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| Doug Yasuda | ... |
Professor Ryan
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| Todd Bartels | ... |
Charlie's Friend 1
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Max Lodge | ... |
ALA Pamphlet Guy
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| Bryce Burke | ... |
Gladiator
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| Jared Burke | ... |
Cary (Jumper)
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Clare Halpine | ... |
Cary's Girlfriend
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| Alia Shawkat | ... |
Mad Madge
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| Colleen Dengel | ... |
Seminar Cynthia
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| Taylor Nichols | ... |
Professor Black
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Will Storie | ... |
D.U. Brother (hygiene)
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| Chris Angerman | ... |
D.U. Brother (boots)
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| Molly Cerne | ... |
Featured Dancer (uncredited)
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She | ... |
Sorority Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Whit Stillman | ||
Written by
| Whit Stillman | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Charlie Dibe | ... | co-producer |
| Liz Glotzer | ... | producer |
| Jacob Jaffke | ... | line producer |
| Cecilia Kate Roque | ... | consulting producer |
| Martin Shafer | ... | producer |
| Whit Stillman | ... | producer |
| Alicia Van Couvering | ... | consulting producer |
Music by
| Adam Schlesinger | ||
| Mark Suozzo | ||
Cinematography by
| Doug Emmett | ||
Editing by
| Andrew Hafitz | ||
Editorial Department
| Eric Burritt | ... | post-production assistant |
| Sophie Corra | ... | assistant editor |
| Chris Kenny | ... | colorist |
| Lance Spindler | ... | color timer |
| Pierce Varous | ... | digital intermediate producer |
Casting By
| Kerry Barden | ||
| Anya Colloff | ||
| Amy McIntyre Britt | ||
| Paul Schnee | ||
Production Design by
| Elizabeth J. Jones | ||
Art Direction by
| Brian Goodwin | ||
Set Decoration by
| Emmanuelle Hoessly | ||
Costume Design by
| Ciera Wells | ||
Makeup Department
| Ivy Ermert | ... | makeup artist |
| Satoko Ichinose | ... | hair department head |
| Jessica Jade Jacob | ... | makeup artist |
| Maia Kern | ... | makeup artist |
| Betsy Kelly Marshall | ... | hair stylist (as Betsy Kelly) |
| Krystle Poulin | ... | makeup artist |
| Anouck Sullivan | ... | makeup department head |
| Jessica Toth | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jacob Jaffke | ... | unit production manager |
| Joanna Lara Zuppardi | ... | production supervisor (as Joanna Lara) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Eric Berkal | ... | additional first assistant director |
| Daniel Lugo | ... | second second assistant director |
| Curtis Smith | ... | first assistant director |
| Melinda Ziyadat | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Gideon Ang | ... | set dresser |
| Eric Burritt | ... | art intern |
| Micaela Carolan | ... | scenic |
| Mia Cioffi Henry | ... | on-set dresser |
| Miranda Hill | ... | art department intern |
| Zosia Mackenzie | ... | assistant property master |
| Violet Mount | ... | set dresser |
| Cat Navarro | ... | art department intern (as Catharine Navarro) |
| Nancy Spittle | ... | leadman |
| Joanna Tillman | ... | graphic artist |
| Grace Yun | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Andrea Bella | ... | sound effects editor |
| Leslie Bloome | ... | foley artist (as Leslie Bloom) |
| Lucas Cantor | ... | additional music engineering |
| Chris Davis | ... | foley editor |
| Perry Levy | ... | adr recordist |
| Lane McGiboney | ... | adr recordist |
| Eric Milano | ... | adr editor |
| Michael Miller | ... | adr mixer |
| Branka Mrkic | ... | dialogue editor |
| Tom Paul | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Carl Shillito | ... | foley mixer |
| Michael Sterkin | ... | sound mixer |
| Steven Tollen | ... | sound executive producer |
| Dmitry Volovik | ... | boom operator |
Visual Effects by
| Andrew J. Bly | ... | visual effects producer: The Molecule |
| Daniel Cohen | ... | visual effects producer |
| Luke DiTommaso | ... | visual effects supervisor: The Molecule |
| Mark Friedman | ... | compositing supervisor (as Mark Scott Friedman) |
| Brian Houlihan | ... | digital compositor |
| Erin W. Nash | ... | digital compositor |
| Joshua Sacavage | ... | visual effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Bryce Burke | ... | stunts |
| Jared Burke | ... | stunts |
| Chad Hessler | ... | stunt performer |
| Asa Liebmann | ... | stunt performer |
| Kevin Rogers | ... | stunt performer |
| Anthony Vincent | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| T.J. Alston | ... | gaffer |
| Patrick Doherty | ... | best boy grip |
| Bruce Jones | ... | electrician |
| Joseph Joyce | ... | second assistant camera |
| Sabrina Lantos | ... | still photographer |
| Justin LaValley | ... | grip |
| Sarah Marikar | ... | additional grip & electric |
| Peter Milmoe | ... | electrician |
| Oliver Ogden | ... | additional swing |
| John Shim | ... | key grip |
| Johnny Sousa | ... | first assistant camera |
| Justin Suriano | ... | grip |
| Matthew Szczerbienski | ... | data loader |
| Lyon Taylor | ... | company grip/electric swing |
| Matt Tomko | ... | best boy electric |
| Christopher Vidaic | ... | best boy grip |
| Brian Yost | ... | best boy grip |
Casting Department
| Sharon Blythe | ... | casting assistant / extras casting assistant |
| Rich Delia | ... | casting associate |
| Lori Eastside | ... | extras casting |
| Allison Estrin | ... | casting associate |
| Michael Fredlund | ... | casting assistant |
| Clare Halpine | ... | background casting assistant |
| Juliet Seniff | ... | casting associate: Los Angeles |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Krista Blomberg | ... | special fashions |
| Catherine Crabtree | ... | costume assistant |
| Eniola Dawodu | ... | costume assistant |
| Lana Ihil | ... | wardrobe intern |
| Carisa Kelly | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Haley Lieberman | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Alexandra Regazzoni | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Megan Sanders | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Chris Carmody | ... | assistant location manager |
| Ryan Dibeler | ... | locations intern |
| Christopher Menges | ... | location manager |
| Vanessa Lee Rodd | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Lou Christie | ... | Songwriter: The Sambola |
| Irwin Fisch | ... | orchestrator |
| Gabriel Hays | ... | music assistant |
| Agatha Kaspar | ... | music assistant |
| Michael A. Levine | ... | Songwriter: The Sambola |
| Lawrence Manchester | ... | score mixer |
| Annie Pearlman | ... | music supervisor |
| Robert Puff | ... | music librarian / music preparation |
| David Sabee | ... | music contractor |
| Adam Schlesinger | ... | music producer |
| Phil Servati | ... | music assistant |
| Mark Suozzo | ... | Songwriter: The Sambola |
| Stefan Karrer | ... | soundtrack album producer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Dustin Bricker | ... | script supervisor |
| Carol A. Compton | ... | script clearance |
Additional Crew
| Stephanie Blackwood | ... | production coordinator |
| Teddy Blanks | ... | title designer |
| Slater Brauns | ... | post production accountant |
| Anita Brooks | ... | office production intern |
| Yara Caubet | ... | production assistant |
| Justin Cerne | ... | choreographer |
| Cinder Chou | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Cynthia Chou) |
| Kaya Dillon | ... | set production assistant (as Kaya Moon Dillon) |
| Brian DiLorenzo | ... | production office intern |
| Derek Jimenez | ... | set production assistant |
| Steven Julien | ... | production assistant |
| Tom Maloney | ... | key p/a |
| Burton May | ... | production assistant |
| Charlie McSpadden | ... | assistant to producer |
| Rebecca Rojer | ... | assistant to director |
| John Seabright | ... | production assistant |
| Misha Turner | ... | production accountant |
| Reid Rosefelt | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Sony Pictures Classics (2011) (United States) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2012) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2012) (France) (theatrical)
- Mongrel Media (2012) (Canada) (DVD)
- Netflix (2014) (Netherlands) (video) (VOD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2012) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2013) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Star Channel (2013) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- CHIPS (titles)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Hanes (the producers wish to thank)
- IndieClear (script clearance)
- Milan Records (soundtrack)
- Nice Dissolve (DI facility)
- Penguin Group (the producers wish to thank)
- Sessions Payroll Management (extras payroll services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Violet and her two cohorts attempt to help their "less-fortunate" students at Seven Oaks College - primarily by running a Suicide Prevention Centre and offering their off-beat advice whenever they get a chance. Violet's newest rescue is transfer student, Lily, and Violet wants to teach her how to talk and dress properly, and how to select appropriate men to be interested in. Along their way in helping everybody at the college, the damsels teach the fraternity doofi to hit the books, they get their hearts broken, but then attempt to start an international dance craze. Written by napierslogs |
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| Taglines | Help them this spring. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $58,589, 08 Apr 2012 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Writer/Director Whit Stillman's first film in 13 years after The Last Days of Disco (1998). See more » |
| Goofs | A rainbow is seen in the sky with light falling onto the trees from the right, but when looking at a rainbow the sun is always behind you. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Damsels in Distress (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | 2 Hott 4 Da Universe See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The background behind the "Sony Pictures Classics" logo at the beginning is bright pink instead of its normal blue. See more » |
| Quotes |
Violet:
Do you know what's the major problem in contemporary social life? The tendency to always seek someone cooler than yourself. See more » |