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5.3 / 10(275 votes)IMDbR19941h 39m$15.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Bad Girls

“It was a dangerous time to be a woman. And a good time to have friends.”

Synopsis

Four former harlots try to leave the wild west (Colorado, to be exact) and head north to make a better life for themselves. Unfortunately, someone from their past won't let it happen that easily.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-18

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 22, 1994

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$15.2M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jonathan Kaplan
Screenplay & Story
Ken Friedman, Yolande Turner
Original Score
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Title
Bad Girls
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Spanish, English
Runtime
1h 39m
Worldwide Gross
$15.2M
Production Studios
Ruddy Morgan Organization, The, 20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jonathan Kaplan

Screenplay & Story

Ken Friedman, Yolande Turner, Charles Finch, Gray Frederickson, Albert S. Ruddy

Original Score & Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Director of Photography

Ralf D. Bode, Jamie Anderson, Daniel L. Turrett, Philip C. Pfeiffer

Film Editing

Jane Kurson

Producers

Charles Finch, Lynda Obst, Andre Morgan, Albert S. Ruddy

Department Leadership Roster

Jane Kurson

Editor

Jonathan Kaplan

Jonathan Kaplan

Director

Ralf D. Bode

Ralf D. Bode

Director of Photography

Ken Friedman

Screenplay

Charles Finch

Charles Finch

Producer

Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith

Original Music Composer

Guy Barnes

Production Design

Yolande Turner

Yolande Turner

Screenplay

Andre Morgan

Andre Morgan

Producer

Albert S. Ruddy

Albert S. Ruddy

Producer

Walter Scott

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Girls

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bad Girls about?

Four former harlots try to leave the wild west (Colorado, to be exact) and head north to make a better life for themselves. Unfortunately, someone from their past won't let it happen that easily.

Who directed Bad Girls?

Bad Girls was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.

Who stars in Bad Girls?

The principal cast of Bad Girls includes Madeleine Stowe, Mary Stuart Masterson, Andie MacDowell, Drew Barrymore, James Russo.

When was Bad Girls released and how long is it?

Bad Girls was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.

How much did Bad Girls make at the box office?

Bad Girls grossed $15.2M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Bad Girls?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Girls was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Girls?

Bad Girls holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).