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Quick Info

Rating

5.5/10

Release2012

Runtime1h 39m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$1,314,358

Production

Westerly Films

Steeplechase-Analytic Productions

Movie

Damsels in Distress

2012

1h 39m

5.5

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Synopsis

A trio of beautiful girls set out to revolutionize life at a grungy American university: the dynamic leader Violet Wister, principled Rose and sexy Heather. They welcome transfer student Lily into their group which seeks to help severely depressed students with a program of good hygiene and musical dance numbers.

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