The Real Blonde
“What you see isn't always what you get.”
Synopsis
An aspiring actor and his girlfriend handle life's frustrations, while his friend seeks fulfillment with a blonde.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Real Blonde - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-20
Top Cast
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Matthew Modine
Joe
Catherine Keener
Mary
Daryl Hannah
Kelly
Maxwell Caulfield
Bob
Elizabeth Berkley
Tina
Marlo Thomas
Blair
Bridgette Wilson
Sahara
Buck Henry
Dr. Leuter
Christopher Lloyd
Ernst
Kathleen Turner
Dee Dee Taylor
Denis Leary
Doug
Beatrice Winde
Wilma
John Tormey
Harassing Man
Ali Wentworth
Raina
Debra McGrath
Cis
Nahanni Johnstone
Young Woman
Alex Appel
Sheila
Steve Buscemi
Nick
Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 27, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$83K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom DiCillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom DiCillo
- Original Score
- Jim Farmer
- Original Title
- The Real Blonde
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $83K
- Production Studios
- Lakeshore Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom DiCillo
Tom DiCillo
Jim Farmer
Frank Prinzi
Camilla Toniolo, Keiko Deguchi
Tom Rosenberg, Marcus Viscidi, Sigurjón Sighvatsson, Richard S. Wright, Terry McKay
Department Leadership Roster
Tom DiCillo
Director
Tom DiCillo
Writer
Camilla Toniolo
Editor
Tom Rosenberg
Producer
Keiko Deguchi
Editor
Christopher Nowak
Production Design
Jennifer von Mayrhauser
Costume Design
Marcus Viscidi
Producer
Frank Prinzi
Director of Photography
Jim Farmer
Original Music Composer
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Real Blonde
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Real Blonde about?
An aspiring actor and his girlfriend handle life's frustrations, while his friend seeks fulfillment with a blonde.
Who directed The Real Blonde?
The Real Blonde was directed by Tom DiCillo.
Who stars in The Real Blonde?
The principal cast of The Real Blonde includes Matthew Modine, Catherine Keener, Daryl Hannah, Maxwell Caulfield, Elizabeth Berkley.
When was The Real Blonde released and how long is it?
The Real Blonde was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The Real Blonde make at the box office?
The Real Blonde grossed $83K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Real Blonde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Real Blonde was composed by Jim Farmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Real Blonde?
The Real Blonde holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).