3 Women
“1 Woman Became 2, 2 Women Became 3, 3 Women Became 1.”
Synopsis
Two co-workers, one a vain woman and the other an awkward teenager, share an increasingly bizarre relationship after becoming roommates.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2018-06-13
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Shelley Duvall
Mildred "Millie" Lammoreaux
Sissy Spacek
Mildred "Pinky" Rose
Janice Rule
Willie Hart
Robert Fortier
Edgar Hart
Ruth Nelson
Mrs. Rose
John Cromwell
Mr. Rose
Sierra Pecheur
Ms. Bunweill
Craig Richard Nelson
Doctor Maas
Maysie Hoy
Doris
Belita Moreno
Alcira
Leslie Ann Hudson
Polly
Patricia Ann Hudson
Peggy
Beverly Ross
Deirdre Black
John Davey
Doctor Norton
Carmen Baptiste
Rehab Patient (uncredited)
Mary Carver
Nurse (uncredited)
Dennis Christopher
Soda Delivery Boy (uncredited)
Barrie Youngfellow
Nurse Connie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 29, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 20, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$1.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Altman, Patricia Resnick
- Original Score
- Gerald Busby
- Original Title
- 3 Women
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6K
- Production Studios
- Lion's Gate Films, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Altman
Robert Altman, Patricia Resnick
Gerald Busby
Charles Rosher Jr.
Dennis M. Hill
Robert Altman, Scott Bushnell, Robert Eggenweiler
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Altman
Director
Robert Altman
Writer
Patricia Resnick
Writer
Robert Altman
Producer
Scott Bushnell
Producer
Robert Eggenweiler
Producer
Gerald Busby
Original Music Composer
Charles Rosher Jr.
Director of Photography
Dennis M. Hill
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 3 Women
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 3 Women about?
Two co-workers, one a vain woman and the other an awkward teenager, share an increasingly bizarre relationship after becoming roommates.
Who directed 3 Women?
3 Women was directed by Robert Altman.
Who stars in 3 Women?
The principal cast of 3 Women includes Shelley Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Janice Rule, Robert Fortier, Ruth Nelson.
When was 3 Women released and how long is it?
3 Women was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of 3 Women?
3 Women had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $6K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for 3 Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 3 Women was composed by Gerald Busby.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 3 Women?
3 Women holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).