Some Girl

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Some Girl
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Directed byRory Kelly
Written by Marissa Ribisi
Brie Shaffer
Produced by Boaz Davidson
Abra Edelman
Gay Ribisi
Release date
  • April 19, 1998 (1998-04-19)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Some Girl is a 1998 American romantic comedy drama film directed by Rory Kelly and written by actress Marissa Ribisi, who also appeared in the film.

Contents

Premise

Claire (Ribisi) resents the fact that she has never been in love. She soon falls for somebody but is left heartbroken and disturbed, largely thanks to her emotionally unstable friends.

Production

The film was shot during November 1997 [1] in Los Angeles, California, under the working title of Men. [2]

Cast

Soundtrack

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References

  1. "NEWS BRIEFS: Stamoses Go Separate Ways".
  2. "Lewis latches onto helmer Kelly's 'Men'". November 11, 1997.