| Drop Dead Gorgeous | |
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| Directed by | Michael Patrick Jann |
| Written by | Lona Williams |
| Produced by | Gavin Polone Judy Hofflund |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Michael Spiller |
| Edited by | Janice Hampton |
| Music by | Mark Mothersbaugh |
| Distributed by | New Line Cinema |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $10.5 million |
Drop Dead Gorgeous is a 1999 American satirical mockumentary black comedy film directed by Michael Patrick Jann and written by Lona Williams. It stars Kirstie Alley, Ellen Barkin, Kirsten Dunst and Denise Richards, along with Brittany Murphy, Allison Janney and Amy Adams in her film debut. The film follows a small town beauty pageant and the fierce, deadly lengths the contestants will take to secure the crown.
Though the film was not a box office success and critical reviews were mixed, it has gained a following over time and has come to be regarded as a cult film.