''Modern Girls'' is a 1986 American

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directed by Jerry Kramer, starring

Virginia Madsen Virginia Gayle Madsen (born September 11, 1961) is an American actress and film producer. She made her film debut in ''Class'' (1983), which was filmed in her native Chicago. After she moved to Los Angeles, director David Lynch cast her as Pri ...

Daphne Zuniga Daphne Eurydice Zuniga (; born October 28, 1962) is an American actress. She made her film debut in the 1982 slasher film '' The Dorm That Dripped Blood'' (1982) at the age of 19, followed by a lead role in another slasher film '' The Initiation ...

and

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Plot summary

Three women in their early 20s, Margo, Kelly, and Cece, are roommates living in Los Angeles working menial jobs by day, and by night they enjoy the vibrant and decadent nightlife of the city. Margo has a boring job in telemarketing, Cece gets fired from her job at a department store, while Kelly works in a pet store and is very good at selling pets, mainly thanks to her looks. It is Friday night and the women are getting ready for a night out on the town. However, Margo and Cece soon discover that Kelly has taken Margo's car to go meet a DJ she's infatuated with. Luckily, Kelly's date for the night, Clifford, one of her many infatuated customers, arrives to pick her up, so Margo and Cece hitch a ride with him to go to the club where the DJ is working. Cliffie (as Cece calls him) reluctantly tags along a rollercoaster ride with them and learns how the women usually spend their nights out. Meeting rock star Bruno X, surviving a police raid, getting dumped by DJ Brad, taking a trip on ecstasy, escaping from crazed fans and a run-in with a sexual criminal are some of the situations the group gets themselves into.

Cast

as Cece *

as Kelly *

as Margo *

Clayton Rohner Clayton Montague Rohner (born August 5, 1957) is an American actor. He made his film debut in the comedy ''Just One of the Guys'' (1985), and had subsequent roles in the horror films ''April Fool's Day'' (1986), '' Bat 21'' (1988), ''I, Madman'' ...

as Clifford/Bruno X * Chris Nash as Ray *

Martin Ferrero Martin Victor Ferrero (born September 29, 1947) is an American actor. His most well known roles are Izzy Moreno in ''Miami Vice'' (1984-1989) and Donald Gennaro in the 1993 film '' Jurassic Park''. Life and career Ferrero was born in Brockport, ...

as music video director * Stephen Shellen as Brad *

Rick Overton Richard Overton (born August 10, 1954) is an American screenwriter, actor and comedian. His writing credits include ''Dennis Miller Live'', and his acting credits include ''Beverly Hills Cop'', ''Groundhog Day'' and ''Mrs. Doubtfire''. Life and ...

as Marsats * Troy Evans as club owner *

John Dye John Carroll Dye (January 31, 1963 – January 10, 2011) was an American film and television actor known for his role as Andrew in the spiritual television drama series ''Touched by an Angel''. Early life Dye was born in Amory, Mississippi, one ...

as Mark *

Mark Holton Mark Douglas Holton (born April 2, 1958) is an American actor, best known for portraying Francis Buxton in '' Pee-wee's Big Adventure'' (1985), Chubby in the ''Teen Wolf'' film series and Ozzie Jones in ''Leprechaun'' (1993), and ''Leprechaun Ret ...

as Boss *

Stuart Charno Stuart Charno (born September 29, 1956) is an American actor. He has been a stand-up comic and has starred in film and on television. His first role was in the 1981 horror film ''Friday the 13th Part 2''. Other notable appearances of his include ...

as Nerdy Guy *

Cameron Thor Cameron Thor (born March 17, 1960) is a former American actor, filmmaker and acting coach. He is best known for his appearances in the films ''Jurassic Park'' and ''Hook''. Career Thor began his career in 1984, he appeared in the 1991 films ''Hoo ...

as D.J. #1 * Ron Campbell as D.J. #2 *

Josh Richman Josh Eric Richman (born May 21, 1965) is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He is best known for his work with Guns N' Roses. Career His first acting job was a minor role in the science fiction television show '' V: The Ser ...

as Milo *

Pamela Springsteen Pamela Colleen Springsteen (born ) is an American actress and photographer. She had a short acting career, and is best known for playing the role of serial killer Angela Baker in the cult slasher/comedy/horror films '' Sleepaway Camp II: Unhapp ...

as Tanya *

Mike Muscat Mike Muscat (born May 22, 1952) is an American actor. He has played an assortment roles in various television shows, including ''Totally Outrageous Behavior'' and '' The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde''. Career One of Muscat's earliest ...

as mechanic

Original soundtrack

* ''Modern Girls'' (soundtrack) *

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- "

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". Written by

Martin Gore Martin Lee Gore (born 23 July 1961) is an English songwriter, musician, singer, record producer and DJ. He is one of the founding members of the electronic rock band Depeche Mode and is the band's main songwriter. He is the band's guitarist an ...

. The song was released as a promo single in February 1986 and later in 12" format in the

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only, accompanied by a music video featuring footage from ''Modern Girls'' to help promote the movie. The video was included on the second DVD included in the 2002 UK version of ''

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''.

Reception

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the film holds a 40% rating based on 5 reviews.

Home media

On April 2, 2012, ''Modern Girls'' was brought to DVD, as part of the MGM Limited Edition Collection series.

References

External links

* * {{AllMovie title, 33015 1986 films 1986 comedy films 1986 directorial debut films 1980s buddy comedy films 1980s English-language films 1980s female buddy films American buddy comedy films American female buddy films American independent films Atlantic Entertainment Group films Films produced by Gary Goetzman Films set in Los Angeles Films shot in Los Angeles 1980s teen comedy films American teen comedy films 1980s American films