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Cast
Tara Subkoff
as Jake Ferrari / 'Candy'
Sandra Bernhard
as Marci Guerra / 'Angel'
Kristy Swanson
as Darlene Ferrari / 'Sherry'
Loretta Devine
as Leticia / 'Coco'
Susan Barnes
as Jean
Renée Humphrey
as Annie / 'Teddy'
Sahara Lotti
as Sally / 'Bambi'
Tim Griffin
as Wright Herman
William Utay
as Mr. Smith
Leonard Termo
as Mr. Johnny
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1997
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes8
DirectorLisa Addario, Joe Syracuse
WritersJoe Syracuse, Lisa Addario
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLover Girl
About Lover Girl
Jake is a 16-year-old girl whose mother left her. She finds her older sister Darlene in L.A., but Darlene turns her away. Darlene's neighbor Marci takes pity on Jake, allowing her to stay over. When Jake discovers that Marci is a manager in a massage parlor, she convinces Marci to hire her.
Directed by Lisa Addario, Joe Syracuse, Lover Girl leans on a strong ensemble — Tara Subkoff, Sandra Bernhard, Kristy Swanson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1997.
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