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WHO'S THAT GIRL

Production - Cast - Trivia - Soundtrack - Release - Synopsis - Rating - Awards - Pictures

Who's That Girl

"What's you husband's name?" "Louden"
"And his last name?" "Clear!"

Production

US working title: Slammer
Directed by: James Foley
Written by: Andrew Smith & Ken Finkleman
Produced by: Roger Birnbaum, Peter Guber, Rosilyn Heller, Jon Peters, Andrew Smith, Bernard Williams, Bernie Williams
Production company: Warner Bros
Location: LA & NY (US)
Date of filming: Nov. 1986 - 1987

Cast

Madonna
Griffin Dunne
Haviland Morris
John McMartin
Bibi Besch
John Mills
Robert Swan
Drew Pillsbury
Coati Mundi
Dennis Burkley
James Dietz
Cecile Callan
Karen Elise Baldwin
Kimberlin Brown
Crystal Carson

Nicole 'Nikki' Finn
Louden Trott
Wendy Worthington
Simon Worthington
Mrs. Worthington
Montgomery Bell
Detective Bellson
Detective Doyle
Raoul
Benny
Buck
Sandy - Wendy's friend
Heather - Wendy's friend
Rachel - Wendy's friend
Denise - Wendy's friend

Trivia

The original title was 'Slammer', but Madonna had difficulties writing a matching title song.
This movie is loosely based on the screwball comedy classic Bringing Up Baby from 1938.

Soundtrack

Original Music by: Stephen Bray, Patrick Leonard, Madonna & Coati Mundi
The soundtrack contains 4 songs by Madonna.

Madonna - Who's That Girl
Madonna - Causing A Commotion
Madonna - The Look Of Love
Duncan Faure - 24 Hours
Club Nouveau - Step By Step
Michael Davidson - Turn It Up
Scritti Politti - Best Thing Ever
Madonna - Can't Stop
Coati Mundi - El Coco Loco (So So Bad)

Release

Released as: Who's That Girl
Released in theatres: Aug. 7th, 1987 (US)
Released on DVD: February 14th, 2006 (US) / March 20th, 2006 (UK)
Runtime: 92 minutes
Genre: Comedy
MPAA rating: PG
Box office: $ 7.3 million (US)

Synopsis

Louden Trott (Griffin Dunne) is a simple lawyer on the verve of marrying rich Wendy Worthington. His soon-to-be father-in-law asks him a favour: to put ex-con Nikki Finn (Madonna) on the bus to Philadelphia. This task seems harder than expected, as Nikki turns out to be a real pain-in-the-ass. Serving 4 years in jail for a crime she didn't commit, she's out for revenge and takes Louden along on her trip to find the evidence to clear her name. The highly organised middle class guy has no choice but to follow this crazy girl, and eventually they find out that what they're looking for, is something they both needed to know...

Rating

This movie was highly criticised and bombed at the box office. It's true that Madonna's character is quite a bit over the top, with a wild blond haircut, too dark eyebrows and too red lipstick. To say Madonna is over-acting in this movie, would be an understatement. Still, it's a funny story, and when you don't take it too serious, Nikki makes you laugh a lot. She did to me anyway. Best of all is when Louden turns to her and says "who are you?", not just the idea behind the title, but also the idea that so many people had of the real Madonna at the time (and maybe still). 7/10

Awards

1988 ASCAP Awards: award for 'Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures' (Who's That Girl)
1988 Golden Globes: nomination for 'Best Original Song - Motion Picture' (Who's That Girl)
1988 Razzie Awards: award for 'Worst Actress' (Madonna)
1988 Razzie Awards: nomination for 'Worst Director' (James Foley)
1988 Razzie Awards: nomination for 'Worst Original Song' (El Coco Loco)
1988 Razzie Awards: nomination for 'Worst Picture' (Rosilyn Heller & Bernard Williams)
1988 Razzie Awards: nomination for 'Worst Screenplay' (Andrew Smith & Ken Finkleman)

Pictures