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Romy and Michele: In the Beginning

2005·Movie·86 min·5.4(22)

Before they ruled the reunion, they rocked Hollywood!

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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About Romy and Michele: In the Beginning

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning is a 2005 English-language comedy film directed by Robin Schiff. The cast is led by Katherine Heigl, Alexandra Breckenridge, Kelly Brook. It has a runtime of 1h 26m.

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning was produced by Freeform Studios and Touchstone Television and made in United States of America. It was released on May 30, 2005.

Director
Robin Schiff
Writers
Robin Schiff
Release date
May 30, 2005
Original language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Freeform Studios, Touchstone Television
#female friendship#prequel#hollywood#los angeles, california

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning cast & crew

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning was directed by Robin Schiff and written by Robin Schiff.

The cast features Katherine Heigl as Romy White, Alexandra Breckenridge as Michele Weinberger, Kelly Brook as Linda Fashiobella, Dania Ramirez as Elena, Rhea Seehorn as Ashley Schwartz, and Scott Vickaryous as Taylor Bradley.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Russ T. Alsobrook and it was produced by Barry Kemp and Kevin Inch.

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Cast of Romy and Michele: In the Beginning

Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl

Romy White

Alexandra Breckenridge

Alexandra Breckenridge

Michele Weinberger

Kelly Brook

Kelly Brook

Linda Fashiobella

Dania Ramirez

Dania Ramirez

Elena

Rhea Seehorn

Rhea Seehorn

Ashley Schwartz

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Scott Vickaryous

Taylor Bradley

Nat Faxon

Nat Faxon

Chad

Alexandra Billings

Alexandra Billings

Donna

Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul

William Ragsdale

William Ragsdale

Kevin

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Leigh Curran

Doctor

Amanda Righetti

Amanda Righetti

Friendly Girl

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How long is Romy and Michele: In the Beginning?

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).

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