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6.6 / 10(108 votes)IMDbR19951h 34m$472K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Party Girl

“There's a new librarian in town!”

Synopsis

Although Mary has little income, she still finds ways to spend her nights at clubs. After being arrested for throwing an illegal rave, she asks her aunt Judy for bail money. Judy then finds Mary a job at her library so that Mary can repay her. Initially, Mary finds the job as a clerk boring and stifling, and prefers to get to know a street food vendor whom she likes. However, Mary must refocus her life once she loses her job and apartment.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-05

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Oldenburg International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

June 9, 1995

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.15x ROI)

Production Budget

$150K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$472K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.15x

+$322K net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $150KWorldwide: $472K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Screenplay & Story
Harry Birckmayer, Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Original Score
Anton Sanko
Original Title
Party Girl
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Budget
$150K
Worldwide Gross
$472K
Production Studios
Party Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Screenplay & Story

Harry Birckmayer, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Sheila Gaffney

Original Score & Music

Anton Sanko

Director of Photography

Michael Slovis

Film Editing

Cara Silverman

Producers

Harry Birckmayer, Stephanie Koules

Department Leadership Roster

Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Director

Harry Birckmayer

Screenplay

Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Screenplay

Harry Birckmayer

Producer

Stephanie Koules

Producer

Cara Silverman

Editor

Kevin Thompson

Kevin Thompson

Production Design

Michael Clancy

Costume Design

Michael Slovis

Michael Slovis

Director of Photography

Anton Sanko

Anton Sanko

Original Music Composer

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

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Party Girl

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

What is Party Girl about?

Although Mary has little income, she still finds ways to spend her nights at clubs. After being arrested for throwing an illegal rave, she asks her aunt Judy for bail money. Judy then finds Mary a job at her library so that Mary can repay her. Initially, Mary finds the job as a clerk boring and stifling, and prefers to get to know a street food vendor whom she likes. However, Mary must refocus her life once she loses her job and apartment.

Who directed Party Girl?

Party Girl was directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer.

Who stars in Party Girl?

The principal cast of Party Girl includes Parker Posey, Anthony DeSando, Guillermo Díaz, Donna Mitchell, Liev Schreiber.

When was Party Girl released and how long is it?

Party Girl was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.

What was the box office and production budget of Party Girl?

Party Girl had a reported production budget of $150K and grossed $472K at the worldwide box office (3.15 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Party Girl?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Party Girl was composed by Anton Sanko.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Party Girl?

Party Girl holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).