The story of the life of Gia Carangi, a top fashion model from the late 1970s, from her meteoric rise to the forefront of the modeling industry, to her untimely death.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 9 wins & 13 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Angelina Jolie | ... |
Gia Carangi
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| Elizabeth Mitchell | ... |
Linda
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| Eric Michael Cole | ... |
T.J.
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| Kylie Travis | ... |
Stephanie - Model
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| Louis Giambalvo | ... |
Joe Carangi
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| John Considine | ... |
Bruce Cooper
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| Scott Cohen | ... |
Mike Mansfield
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Edmund Genest | ... |
Francesco
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| Mercedes Ruehl | ... |
Kathleen Carangi
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| Faye Dunaway | ... |
Wilhelmina Cooper
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Holly Baker | ... |
Emergency Room Nurse
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| Joe Basile | ... |
Disco Doorman Tony
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| Rick Batalla | ... |
Hispanic Stylist Phillipe
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| Lombardo Boyar | ... |
Hood #2
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| Jullian Dulce Vida | ... |
Hood #3
(as Julio Dolce Vita)
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| Brian Donovan | ... |
Junkie at Shooting Gallery
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| Alexander Enberg | ... |
Chris von Wagenheim
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Vylette Fagerholm | ... |
Blonde Philadelphia Model
(as Vylétte Jezél Fãgerholm)
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| Guido Föhrweißer | ... |
German Makeup Artist
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Scott Genkinger | ... |
Philadelphia Photographer
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Judy Gillett | ... |
Beverly - Model
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Johnny Green | ... |
Gia's Brother Joey
(as Johnny Green Jr.)
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| Cee Cee Michaela | ... |
Winter - Model
(as Cee-Cee Harshaw)
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| Meleney Humphrey | ... |
Booker #1
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Tim Hutchinson | ... |
T.V. Interviewer
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Michelle Jonas | ... |
Vogue Assistant #1
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| Mila Kunis | ... |
Gia - Age 11
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| Steve Larson | ... |
Drug Dealer in Alley
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Drinda Lalumia | ... |
Booker #3
(as Drinda La Lumia)
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Shelby Leverington | ... |
Woman at Funeral
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| Allison Mackie | ... |
Red Dress Designer
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Norman Merrill | ... |
Doctor in Aids Ward
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| Tricia O'Neil | ... |
Vogue Editor
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| Sam Pancake | ... |
Francesco Stylist #1
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| Adina Porter | ... |
Girl at Group Therapy
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| Joan Pringle | ... |
Therapist at Rehab
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| Michael E. Rodgers | ... |
Red Dress Photographer
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| Holly Sampson | ... |
Amy - Model
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Paul Sandman | ... |
Vogue Assistant #2
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Antony Sandoval | ... |
John Casablancas
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| John-Clay Scott | ... |
Policeman
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Phillipe Simon | ... |
Fashion Show Manager
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Alexis Smart | ... |
Jenny - Model
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| Nick Spano | ... |
Gia's Brother Michael
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| Lisa Stothard | ... |
Lisa - Model in Limo
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| Jason Stuart | ... |
Booker #2
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| Samantha Torres | ... |
Patty - Model
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| Nick Toth | ... |
Man in Elevator
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Jennie Vaughn | ... |
Francesco Stylist #2
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| Torsten Voges | ... |
German Photographer
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| James Haven | ... |
Young Man on Sansom Street
(as James Haven Voight)
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| Lynn Wanlass | ... |
Methadone Clinic Nurse
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| Audrey Wasilewski | ... |
Wilhelmina's Receptionist
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Richard Christian Wienker | ... |
Long Haired Guy at Disco
(as Christian Wienker)
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| Chuck Zito | ... |
Harley Biker
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Jeff J. Campbell | ... |
Drug Dealer in Alley #2 (uncredited)
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Carlos Campos | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Louis Campos | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Adam Carrera | ... |
Limo Driver (uncredited)
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| Rebekah Chaney | ... |
Supermodel (uncredited)
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| Sebastian Feldman | ... |
Paparazzo (uncredited)
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| Carmi Greene | ... |
Fashion Designer (uncredited)
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Alexandra Pauley | ... |
Italian Hairdresser (uncredited)
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Michael Satterfield | ... |
Diner Patron (uncredited)
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| Eric Seiver | ... |
Drug Addict (uncredited)
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Jill Sharp | ... |
Luanne (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Cristofer | ||
Written by
| Jay McInerney | ... | (written by) and |
| Michael Cristofer | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| James D. Brubaker | ... | producer |
| Tina L. Fortenberry | ... | associate producer |
| David R. Ginsburg | ... | executive producer (as David Ginsburg) |
| Ilene Kahn Power | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Licata | ... | associate producer |
| Marvin Worth | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Terence Blanchard | ||
Cinematography by
| Rodrigo García | ... | director of photography (as Rodrigo Garcia) |
Editing by
| Eric A. Sears | ... | (as Eric Sears) |
Editorial Department
| Skip Kimball | ... | telecine colorist |
| Jason Modica | ... | lead quality assurance |
| Stephen R. Sheridan | ... | color timer (as Steve Sheridan) |
| Lynne Whitlock | ... | first assistant editor (as Lynne M. Whitlock) |
| David Palomares | ... | negative cutter (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Libby Goldstein | ||
| Junie Lowry-Johnson | ... | (as Junie Lowry Johnson) |
Production Design by
| David J. Bomba | ||
Art Direction by
| John R. Jensen | ||
Set Decoration by
| Kathy Lucas | ||
Costume Design by
| Robert Turturice | ||
Makeup Department
| Stacey K. Black | ... | additional assistant hair stylist |
| Jane Choi | ... | additional makeup: second unit, New York |
| Jackie Dobbie | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Jamie Kelman | ... | makeup artist |
| Timothy Lasquade | ... | hair stylist (as Timothy S. Lasquade) |
| Barbara Lorenz | ... | key hair stylist |
| Emanuel Millar | ... | key hair stylist: Angelina Jolie |
| Amy Schmiederer | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Janeen Schreyer | ... | key makeup artist: Angelina Jolie |
| Nena Smarz | ... | key makeup artist |
| David Syner | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Kevin Breslin | ... | production supervisor: second unit, New York |
| James D. Brubaker | ... | unit production manager: second unit, New York |
| David R. Elliott | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Janet L. Wattles | ... | production supervisor (as Janet Wattles) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Larson | ... | second assistant director |
| Carlos Ramírez | ... | second second assistant director (as Carlos E. Ramirez) |
| Joth Riggs | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Jack Steinberg | ... | dga trainee |
| Mary Ellen Woods | ... | first assistant director / first assistant director: second unit, New York |
Art Department
| Greg Bartkus | ... | set dresser |
| Janet Baxter-Nissen | ... | construction medic (as Janet M. Baxter) |
| Bobby Bednar | ... | construction foreman |
| Chris Buchinsky | ... | storyboard artist |
| Charles Faithorn | ... | additional props (as Charles W. Faithorn) |
| Pete Flynn | ... | swing |
| Wylie Griffin | ... | art department coordinator (as Wylie Young Griffin) |
| Jeffrey R. Holmes | ... | swing |
| Jack Kerner | ... | painter |
| Jennifer Lagura | ... | swing |
| Kim Larsen-Santini | ... | assistant props (as Kim Laren Larsen) |
| Ed Martin II | ... | additional props |
| Anthony Medina | ... | propmaker (as Tony R. Medina) |
| Joseph Proscia | ... | property: second unit, New York (as Joseph F. Proscia) / set dresser: second unit, New York (as Joseph F. Proscia) |
| Pilar Reynaldo | ... | property master |
| Ron Shulem | ... | leadman |
| Mitch Simmons | ... | paint foreman |
| Bill Sorrells | ... | stand-by painter |
| Todd Spencer | ... | on-set dresser (as Todd Robert Spencer) |
| William Warner | ... | painter |
| David A. Weinman | ... | construction coordinator |
| Diane Wells | ... | construction medic |
| Angela M. Whiting | ... | swing |
Sound Department
| David Boulton | ... | adr mixer: New York |
| Thomas Cunliffe | ... | boom operator (as Thomas M. Cunliffe) |
| Robert Deschaine | ... | adr mixer: Los Angeles |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist |
| Russell Farmarco | ... | dialogue editor |
| David Lee Fein | ... | foley artist (as David Fein) |
| Cormac Funge | ... | sound editor |
| Gary S. Gerlich | ... | sound designer |
| Gregory M. Gerlich | ... | supervising sound editor |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Harper Hug | ... | dialogue editor |
| Bobby Johanson | ... | adr mixer: New York |
| Pamela Kahn | ... | foley artist |
| David Kelson | ... | production sound mixer |
| Elliott Koretz | ... | supervising adr editor (as Elliott L. Koretz) |
| Dan Lipe | ... | boom operator |
| Dave Maiden | ... | foley mixer |
| Diane Marshall | ... | foley artist (as S. Diane Marshall) |
| John P. Mitchell | ... | cable person |
| Patrick Mitchell | ... | sound mixer |
| Jeffrey Perkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andreas Wood | ... | assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Jor Van Kline | ... | special effects |
| Bruno Van Zeebroeck | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Mindy Minkow | ... | optical camera |
Stunts
| Jake Crawford | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Marcia Holley | ... | stunt double: 'Gia' |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jennifer Bell | ... | second assistant camera (as Jennifer K. Bell) |
| Corwin A. Bibb | ... | assistant chief lighting technician (as Cory Bibb) |
| Scott Browner | ... | camera operator |
| Joe Celeste | ... | key grip (as Joseph Celeste) |
| Tom Conway | ... | grip (as Thomas Conway) |
| Louis DiCesare | ... | chief lighting technician (as Louis Dicesare) |
| Eric Alan Donaldson | ... | best boy |
| Kris Enos | ... | additional camera operator: second unit, New York, not credited / second assistant camera: second unit, New York |
| Rodrigo García | ... | director of photography: second unit, New York (as Rodrigo Garcia) |
| Rusty Geller | ... | steadicam operator |
| Bill Gerardo | ... | first assistant camera: second unit, New York (as William Gerardo) |
| Craig Haagensen | ... | camera operator: second unit, New York |
| David Hayball | ... | electrician |
| Scott C. Johnston | ... | dolly grip |
| Philip Jordan | ... | electrician (as Phillip Jordan) |
| Jay Levy | ... | first assistant camera (as Jay S. Levy) |
| Thomas Marshall | ... | electrician (as Thomas William Marshall) |
| Mike Miller | ... | key grip: second unit, New York (as Michael Miller) |
| James G. Moriarty | ... | best boy |
| Richard Pelusi | ... | grip |
| Andrew Rowlands | ... | steadicam operator |
| Peyton Skelton | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Bill Tricarrico | ... | key rigging grip (as William J. Tricarico) |
| Uriel Uribe | ... | electrician |
| Roger Wall | ... | film loader |
| Larry Watson | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Justine Arteta | ... | casting associate (as Justine Baddeley) |
| Kevin Goldson | ... | extras casting |
| Carl Joy | ... | extras casting |
| Jeff Lewis | ... | extras casting |
| Wendy Weidman | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| David Buckley | ... | costume supervisor |
| Lynne Maureen Curtis | ... | additional wardrobe: second unit, New York (as Lynne Curtis) |
| Tess Inman | ... | key costumer (as Theresa Inman) |
| Sonny Merritt | ... | dresser: Angelina Jolie |
| Fran Murphy | ... | additional costumer |
| Judith Shaw | ... | set costumer |
| Andrew Slyder | ... | additional costumer |
Location Management
| Gine Lui | ... | location scout |
| T. Adam Moyer | ... | location assistant |
| Ken Struck | ... | assistant location manager (as Kenneth M. Struck) |
| David Thornsberry | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Joey Averback | ... | music coordinator (as Joey Averbach) |
| P.J. Bloom | ... | music coordinator |
| Cary Butler | ... | scoring mixer |
| Tony DiMito | ... | additional music editor |
| Stephen Fitzmaurice | ... | assistant scoring mixer |
| Lori Slomka | ... | supervising music editor |
| Jody Worth | ... | music supervisor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Karon May | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| David R. Blakely | ... | driver |
| Roger Bojarski Jr. | ... | driver (as Roger O. Bojarski Jr.) |
| John A. Brubaker | ... | transportation captain |
| William Curtin | ... | driver: second unit, New York (as William E. Curtin Jr.) |
| William P. Davis | ... | driver |
| J. Armin Garza II | ... | driver: camera car |
| William Gore | ... | driver: second unit, New York (as William G. Gore Jr.) |
| Don Haggerty | ... | driver (as Donald L. Haggerty) |
| Jeff J. Hattem | ... | driver |
| Michael Helgesen | ... | driver (as Mike Helgesen) |
| Kelly Jordan | ... | driver |
| Walter Ruben Katz | ... | driver |
| Gregory Landis | ... | driver (as Gregory A. Landis) |
| Tom Leavey | ... | transportation captain: second unit, New York (as Thomas W. Leavey) |
| Richard Limbaugh | ... | driver (as Richard N. Limbaugh) |
| Kevin Loding | ... | driver |
| Gary Mahr | ... | driver: second unit, New York |
| Larry Market | ... | driver |
| Jerry McMullan | ... | driver (as Jerry McMullen) |
| Thomas J. Miele | ... | driver: second unit, New York |
| George Nadramia Jr. | ... | driver: second unit, New York (as George R. Nadramia Jr.) |
| Edward O'Neal | ... | driver |
| Hans Ramm | ... | driver |
| Jim Sgrignoli | ... | driver (as Jim 'Squiggy' Sgrignoli) |
| Tad Venger | ... | driver |
| Michael Vieira | ... | driver |
| Wayne Williams | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Fred Teague | ... | driver: cast (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Sharron Cannon | ... | production coordinator: second unit, New York (as Sharron L. Cannon) |
| Richelle Churchill | ... | double / stand-in |
| Carlos De La Torre | ... | production assistant |
| Dyanne C. Deuel | ... | set medic |
| Janice Dickinson | ... | factual consultant |
| Laurie Dodsworth | ... | first assistant accountant (as Laurie A. Dodsworth) |
| Michael Estrella | ... | production assistant (as Mike Estrella) |
| Jane Everett | ... | production coordinator |
| Julius M. Fletcher | ... | production assistant |
| Lenny Frasier | ... | production assistant (as Lennie Frazier) |
| Laura Gary | ... | studio teacher |
| John D. Genovese | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Jim Hartz | ... | studio teacher |
| Leslie Iwerks | ... | assistant: Michael Cristofer (as Leslie A. Iwerks) |
| Steve Kehela | ... | cast associate |
| Betsy L. Koff | ... | accounting assistant |
| Marsha Koff | ... | production auditor (as Marsha E. Koff) |
| John Rainer Long | ... | factual consultant |
| Jenevieve Minelian | ... | technical consultant |
| Gilbert Perez | ... | security |
| William Ramirez Jr. | ... | craft service |
| Joey Rappa | ... | cast associate (as Joseph P. Rappa) |
| Jason Rosenberg | ... | production assistant |
| Gary A. Rubin | ... | cast associate |
| Debbie Rubins | ... | production assistant |
| Bradley Sexton | ... | cast associate (as Bradley P. Sexton) |
| Lindsey Smarz | ... | production assistant |
| Walt Smith | ... | coordinator: L.A.P.D. |
| Heather Sullivan | ... | assistant: Ilene Kahn Power |
| Fred Teague | ... | production assistant |
| Victoria Vaus | ... | title designer |
| Regina A. Warendorp | ... | assistant: James D. Brubaker (as Regina Warendorp) |
Production Companies
- HBO Films (presents)
- Marvin Worth Productions (producer)
- Citadel Entertainment (in association with)
- Kahn Power Pictures (in association with)
- Gia Productions
Distributors
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1998) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Cinema Club (2001) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2000) (United States) (DVD) (Unrated)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2000) (United States) (VHS) (R-Rated)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2000) (United States) (VHS) (Unrated)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2007) (United States) (DVD) (Unrated)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2008) (Spain) (DVD)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2011) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1998) (United States) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2004) (United States) (DVD) (Unrated)
- RTL (Germany) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (Japan) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2005) (Japan) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2007) (France) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (Ireland) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (Italy) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2010) (Japan) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Absolute Permits (special thanks)
- Aero Mock-Ups (aircraft mock-up rental)
- Budget Films (stock footage supplied by)
- Carpenter Camera Cars (insert cars)
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Cinema Research (main titles and end credits)
- Classic Images (stock footage supplied by)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- Elizabeth Bardsley & Associates (script annotation)
- Hollywood Digital (post-production services by)
- In Frame Inc. (negative cutting)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- International Recording (re-recording by)
- Mario's Catering (catering)
- Modern VideoFilm (master film transfers)
- Owen & DeSalvo Company (post-production accountant)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Panavision (camera and lenses provided by)
- Playback Technologies (video playback services)
- Robert Blakeman Studios (special thanks)
- Sound One Corporation (adr mixing: New York)
- Team ADR (voice casting)
- The Coca-Cola Company (special thanks)
- Universal Studios (special thanks)
- Westwind Media (score recorded and mixed at)
Storyline
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When Gia Carangi first arrives in New York City, she's a beautiful drop-out from Philadelphia brashly bursting through the closed doors of top modeling agent Wilhelmina Cooper. Gia's electrifying personality and potent sexuality soon find their way onto the covers of America's top-selling magazines. But being loved by the world isn't the same as being love by one - an unfulfilled desire that can take Gia dangerous places. And for a beautiful woman, one slip could lead to an untimely and terrifying downfall. Written by HBO Home Video |
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| Taglines | This is life... not heaven... you don't have to be perfect. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Angelina Jolie said about her character Gia: "When she's free and just being herself, she's unbelievable. That's the tragedy of her story. You think, 'God, she didn't need drugs. She was a drug.'" See more » |
| Goofs | When young Gia writes in her journal, she's right-handed. But older Gia is a lefty. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Young At Heart See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Closing disclaimer: This film is a dramatization based on certain facts. Some of the names have been changed and some of the events and characters have been fictionalized for dramatic purposes. See more » |
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Gia Carangi: [voice-over; narrating from beyond the grave] Life and death, energy and peace. If I stop today, it was still worth it. Even the terrible mistakes that I made and would have unmade if I could. The pains that have burned me and scarred my soul, it was worth it, for having been allowed to walk where I've walked, which was to hell on earth, heaven on earth, back again, into, under, far in between, through it, in it, and above. See more » |