Gia
“Too beautiful to die. Too wild to live.”
Synopsis
Gia Carangi meteorically rises to modeling fame in the late 1970s but becomes overconsumed by persistent loneliness and drug addiction.
Top Cast
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Angelina Jolie
Gia
Elizabeth Mitchell
Linda
Eric Michael Cole
T.J.
Kylie Travis
Stephanie
Louis Giambalvo
Joe Carangi
John Considine
Bruce Cooper
Scott Cohen
Mike Mansfield
Edmund Genest
Francesco
Mercedes Ruehl
Kathleen Carangi
Faye Dunaway
Wilhelmina Cooper
Holly Baker
Emergency Room Nurse
Joe Basile
Disco Doorman Tony
Rick Batalla
Hispanic Stylist Phillipe
Lombardo Boyar
Hood #2
Jullian Dulce Vida
Hood #3
Brian Donovan
Junkie at Shooting Gallery
Alexander Enberg
Chris Von Wagenheim
Vylette Fagerholm
Blonde Girl in Philadelphia
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Cristofer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay McInerney, Michael Cristofer
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Gia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, Marvin Worth Productions, Citadel Entertainment, Kahn Power Pictures, Gia Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Cristofer
Jay McInerney, Michael Cristofer
Terence Blanchard
Rodrigo García
Eric A. Sears
Ilene Kahn Power, David R. Ginsburg, Marvin Worth, James D. Brubaker
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Cristofer
Director
Jay McInerney
Writer
Michael Cristofer
Writer
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
James D. Brubaker
Producer
Eric A. Sears
Editor
Robert Turturice
Costume Design
David J. Bomba
Production Design
Rodrigo García
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gia about?
Gia Carangi meteorically rises to modeling fame in the late 1970s but becomes overconsumed by persistent loneliness and drug addiction.
Who directed Gia?
Gia was directed by Michael Cristofer.
Who stars in Gia?
The principal cast of Gia includes Angelina Jolie, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Michael Cole, Kylie Travis, Louis Giambalvo.
When was Gia released and how long is it?
Gia was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Gia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gia was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gia?
Gia holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).