Romy and Michele: In the Beginning
“Before they ruled the reunion, they rocked Hollywood!”
Synopsis
It's 1987, and best friends Romy and Michele, fresh out of high school, are desperate to get away from their square hometown of Tucson and take their rightful place amongst the beautiful, hip people of Hollywood.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-17
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Katherine Heigl
Romy White
Alexandra Breckenridge
Michele Weinberger
Kelly Brook
Linda Fashiobella
Dania Ramirez
Elena
Rhea Seehorn
Ashley Schwartz
Scott Vickaryous
Taylor Bradley
Nat Faxon
Chad
Alexandra Billings
Donna
Paula Abdul
Paula Abdul
William Ragsdale
Kevin
Leigh Curran
Doctor
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Friendly Girl
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Rafael
Paul Tigue
John
Randi Cee
Dancer
Olivia Allen
Snotty Girl #1
Annabelle Milne
Hooker
Charity Winters
Mean Girl on the Dance Floor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Schiff
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Schiff
- Original Title
- Romy and Michele: In the Beginning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Freeform Studios, Touchstone Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Schiff
Robin Schiff
Russ T. Alsobrook
John Axness
Deborah Sahagun, Barry Kemp, Kevin Inch, Robin Schiff
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Schiff
Director
Russ T. Alsobrook
Director of Photography
Kevin Inch
Producer
John Axness
Editor
Debra McGuire
Costume Design
Thomas A. Walsh
Production Design
Robin Schiff
Writer
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What is Romy and Michele: In the Beginning about?
It's 1987, and best friends Romy and Michele, fresh out of high school, are desperate to get away from their square hometown of Tucson and take their rightful place amongst the beautiful, hip people of Hollywood.
Who directed Romy and Michele: In the Beginning?
Romy and Michele: In the Beginning was directed by Robin Schiff.
Who stars in Romy and Michele: In the Beginning?
The principal cast of Romy and Michele: In the Beginning includes Katherine Heigl, Alexandra Breckenridge, Kelly Brook, Dania Ramirez, Rhea Seehorn.
When was Romy and Michele: In the Beginning released and how long is it?
Romy and Michele: In the Beginning was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is Romy and Michele: In the Beginning based on a book or true story?
Romy and Michele: In the Beginning is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Robin Schiff".