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The Banger Sisters (2002)

15 98 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   20 September 2002 (USA)
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Lavinia and Suzette, former rock groupies and best friends, reconnect after 20 years; one is still as wild as ever, while the other has adopted a more conservative lifestyle.

Director:

Bob Dolman

Writer:

Bob Dolman
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Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Goldie Hawn ...
Susan Sarandon ...
Geoffrey Rush ...
Erika Christensen ...
Robin Thomas ...
Raymond Kingsley
Eva Amurri Martino ...
Matthew Carey ...
Jules
Andre Ware ...
Jake
Adam Tomei ...
Club Owner
Sal Lopez ...
Pump Attendant
Kohl Sudduth ...
Hotel Clerk
Tinsley Grimes Tinsley Grimes ...
Prom Girl
Larry Krask ...
Man in Bar
Marlayna Cherisse Marlayna Cherisse ...
Young Groupie (as Marlayna Garrett)
Josh Todd Josh Todd ...
L.A. Buckcherry Band Member
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Storyline

When fiftysomething Suzette loses her job as a bartender she decides to make a road trip to visit her old friend Vinnie who she hasn't seen since their days as groupies back in the day. On the way she meets Harry, a nervous writer who says he is going home to confront his father, then shows her his gun. Once they reach their destination Suzette finds that Vinnie is now Lavinia, a conservative housewife who is reluctant to reexperience the flower power of her youth, and Harry finds confrontation with himself rather than with his father. Written by Peter Brandt Nielsen  

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Plot Keywords:

Bartender | Writer | Groupie | Gun | Road Trip  | See more »

Taglines:

Some friendships last forever... like it or not.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexual content and some drug use See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Groupies Forever See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$10,037,846 (USA) (22 September 2002) (2738 Screens)

Gross:

$38,068,353 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri Martino are mother and daughter, and this is their fourth film together. Amurri can also be seen as the younger version of Lavinia in Suzette's photo collection. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the "Family Dinner", a bottle of red wine is prominently displayed on the table. The table is viewed from several angles and it is clear that this is the only such bottle there. Lavinia suddenly rises and walks away but then returns to grab the bottle and this time leaves with bottle in hand (and mouth). The camera returns to the table where the bottle is once again prominently displayed. See more »

Quotes

Harry: If everything isn't in order... I get... constipated
Suzette: [Looks over her drink] Like I needed to know *that*.
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Connections

Featured in "HBO First Look: The Banger Sisters (#9.13)" (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"Trippin'"
Written by John Paul Lourence, Jon Sexton
Performed by Rhymes With Orange
Courtesy of Combustion Music See more »