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Modern Girls

"Never stand in line. Never pay for your own drinks. Never stand next to a dweeb."

1986

1h 24m

5.5(41 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

Margo, Kelly, and CeCe have three things in common: they're roommates, they're gorgeous, and they're hooked on the glamour and excitement of L.A.'s rock and roll nightlife. When they get mixed up with a rock star, an arrogant ex-boyfriend, a pseudo-sadist, and the nicest nerd in the City of Angels, it's a full night to say the least!

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Cynthia Gibb

Cynthia Gibb

CeCe

Virginia Madsen

Virginia Madsen

Kelly

Clayton Rohner

Clayton Rohner

Clifford / Bruno X

Daphne Zuniga

Daphne Zuniga

Margo

Stephen Shellen

Stephen Shellen

Brad

Chris Nash

Chris Nash

Ray

Rick Overton

Rick Overton

Marsalis

Pamela Springsteen

Pamela Springsteen

Tanya

Josh Richman

Josh Richman

Milo

Martin Ferrero

Martin Ferrero

Music Video Director

Creative team

Directed by: Jerry Kramer
Written by: Laurie Craig
Anita Rosenberg
Produced by: Gary Goetzman

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