Boys on the Side (1995)
Overview
After breaking up with her girlfriend, a nightclub singer, Jane, answers a personal ad from Robin, a real estate agent with AIDS, seeking a cross-country travel partner. On their journey from New York City to Los Angeles, the two stop by Pittsburgh to pick up Jane's friend Holly, who is trying to escape an abusive relationship. With three distinct personalities, the women must overcome their differences to help one another.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $21,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $23,450,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.53 |
Directed By
Herbert Ross
Crew
Michael R. Miller
Donald E. Thorin
Herbert Ross
Steven Reuther
Patricia Karlan
Arnon Milchan
Herbert Ross
Don Roos
David Newman
Don Roos
Joni Avery
Kym Washington Longino
Ken Adam
Hank McCann
Patrick McCormick
Rick Simpson
William F. O'Brien
Gloria Gresham
Fern Buchner
Angel De Angelis
Julia L. Walker
Michael Germain
Barry K. Thomas
David M. Dunlap
Hilbert Hakim
Nandi Bowe
Phil Neilson
James F. Boyle
Jerry DeBlau
Wayne Fitzgerald
Mo Henry
TOP CAST
Whoopi Goldberg
Jane Deluca
Mary-Louise Parker
Robin
Drew Barrymore
Holly Pulchik-Lincoln
Matthew McConaughey
Abe Lincoln
James Remar
Alex
Billy Wirth
Nick
Jude Ciccolella
Jerry
Dennis Boutsikaris
Massarelli
Estelle Parsons
Louise
Amy Aquino
Anna
Lori Alan
Girl with Attitude
Anita Gillette
Elaine
Stan Egi
Henry
Stephen Gevedon
Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band
Amy Ray
Indigo Girl
Emily Saliers
Indigo Girl
Gedde Watanabe
Steve
Jon Seda
Pete
Mimi Toro
Carrie
Mary Anne McGarry
Dr. Newbauer
Michael Storm
Tommy
Danielle Shuman
Young Robin
Julian Neil
Nightclub Owner
Niecy Nash-Betts
Woman at Diner
Ted Zurkowski
Drug Buyer
Jill C. Klein
Waitress
Marnie Crossen
Nurse
Aaron Lustig
Judge
Terri White
Female Guard
George Georgiadis
Cab Driver
Cheryl A. Kelly
Hotel Clerk
Adria Contreras
Mary Todd (5 Months)
Malika Edwards
Mary Todd (10 Months)
Pablo Espinosa
New Mexico Police
Kevin La Presle
New Mexico Police
John F. Manfredonia
Obstetrician
James Shuffield
Gynecologist
Thomas Kevin Danaher
Tuscon Police
Richard Lowell McDole
Tuscon Police
Don Hewitt Sr.
Tow Truck Driver
Andy Duppin
Tow Truck Driver
Alan Mirikitani
Jane's Band
Joe Pyles
Jane's Band
Worthy Davis
Jane's Band
Joshua Segal
Indigo Girls' Band
Breta La Von
Indigo Girls' Band
Patrice Jones
Indigo Girls' Band
Tito Larriva
Indigo Girls' Band
Gary Montemer
Indigo Girls' Band
Vernon Francisco
Desert Suns Band
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