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Gia (1998)

โ€œToo beautiful to die. Too wild to live.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 854 votes 2h 0m r RomanceDrama

#40 of 123 films from 1998 #441 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Michael Cristofer ยท Written by Michael Cristofer, Jay McInerney

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Overview

Gia Carangi meteorically rises to modeling fame in the late 1970s but becomes overconsumed by persistent loneliness and drug addiction.

Cast

Angelina Jolieas Gia
Elizabeth Mitchellas Linda
Eric Michael Coleas T.J.
Kylie Travisas Stephanie
Louis Giambalvoas Joe Carangi
John Considineas Bruce Cooper
Scott Cohenas Mike Mansfield
Edmund Genestas Francesco
Mercedes Ruehlas Kathleen Carangi
Faye Dunawayas Wilhelmina Cooper
Holly Bakeras Emergency Room Nurse
Joe Basileas Disco Doorman Tony
Rick Batallaas Hispanic Stylist Phillipe
Lombardo Boyaras Hood #2

Facts

Release dateSeptember 22, 1998
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0123865

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Questions

How long is Gia?
Gia runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Gia worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 854 votes, which places it #40 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 68%) and #441 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Gia?
Gia was directed by Michael Cristofer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Night Clerk (2020), Original Sin (2001).
Who stars in Gia?
Angelina Jolie as Gia; Elizabeth Mitchell as Linda; Eric Michael Cole as T.J.; Kylie Travis as Stephanie; Louis Giambalvo as Joe Carangi; John Considine as Bruce Cooper.
What is Gia rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Gia?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14197.

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