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Best Actress

  • TV Movie
  • 20002000
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
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Best Actress (2000)
  • Crime
  • Comedy
A Hollywood writer becomes embroiled while investigating into the lives of five fictitious actresses all nominated for the Academy Award for best actress.A Hollywood writer becomes embroiled while investigating into the lives of five fictitious actresses all nominated for the Academy Award for best actress.A Hollywood writer becomes embroiled while investigating into the lives of five fictitious actresses all nominated for the Academy Award for best actress.
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
196
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Harvey Frost
  • Writers
    • Robert C. Cooper
    • Harvey Frost(uncredited)
    • John Kane(novel)
  • Stars
    • Thomas Calabro
    • Jaime Pressly
    • Rachel Hunter
Top credits
  • Director
    • Harvey Frost
  • Writers
    • Robert C. Cooper
    • Harvey Frost(uncredited)
    • John Kane(novel)
  • Stars
    • Thomas Calabro
    • Jaime Pressly
    • Rachel Hunter
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    • 2User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Thomas Calabro
    Thomas Calabro
    • Ted Gavinas Ted Gavin
    Jaime Pressly
    Jaime Pressly
    • Karen Krollas Karen Kroll
    Rachel Hunter
    Rachel Hunter
    • Fiona Covingtonas Fiona Covington
    Anthony Head
    Anthony Head
    • Colin Truemansas Colin Truemans
    Jordan Ladd
    Jordan Ladd
    • Amber Lyonsas Amber Lyons
    Elisa Donovan
    Elisa Donovan
    • Lori Seeferas Lori Seefer
    Maria Conchita Alonso
    Maria Conchita Alonso
    • Maria Katarina Caldoneas Maria Katarina Caldone
    Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine
    • Connie Traversas Connie Travers
    Pam Hyatt
    • Shanaas Shana
    Ellen Dubin
    Ellen Dubin
    • Fatimaas Fatima
    Andrew Airlie
    Andrew Airlie
    • Eric Collinsas Eric Collins
    Patti Allan
    Patti Allan
    • Melissa Goldmanas Melissa Goldman
    Guy Fauchon
    • Philipas Philip
    • (as Guy Fuchon)
    Heidi Kramer
    • Briannaas Brianna
    Alissa Kramer
    • Tatiannaas Tatianna
    Edgar Davis
    • Claudioas Claudio
    Fred Henderson
    Fred Henderson
    • Doctor Mayerwitzas Doctor Mayerwitz
    Sheelah Megill
    • Ida Gunkndifersonas Ida Gunkndiferson
    • Director
      • Harvey Frost
    • Writers
      • Robert C. Cooper
      • Harvey Frost(uncredited)
      • John Kane(novel)
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    Storyline

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    Ted, a recently murdered writer for a Hollywood tabloid magazine, narrates his story about the five sordid and scandalous lives of five actresses nominated for the Academy Award for best actress who include British star Fiona Covington; teenage drug addict Amber Lyons; alcoholic, self-hating lesbian Lori Seefer; blond vixen and center-fold Karen Kroll; and washed-up singer Connie Travis, and out of all of these individuals, one of them vows to kill the one who wins the award if she doesn't. —matt-282
    • academy award
    • fictional awards show
    • actress
    • hollywood
    • drugs
    • 8 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Only Hollywood would give these women an award.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jules Asner's debut.
    • Quotes

      Lori Seefer: So what's Hell like? Is it hot with burning fires?

      Ted Gavin: No, it's a lot like Hollywood only with more agents.

      Lori Seefer: Eww!

      Ted Gavin: I'm kidding! It's like I'm in this limbo state where I'm forced to watch my pathetic life over and over again. It's like a TV movie, but with narration.

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    Top review
    4/10
    Something lost in translation
    5 actresses with 5 big secrets who are so determined to keep them in the closet that they lie, cheat, steal, deceive, betray and are even capable of murder. It is a cutthroat business and the plot is full of delicious promise. But---

    Alas, not nearly so WICKEDLY funny or as shamelessly sassy and satirical as the book. Based on one of the most delightfully naughty books ever written about Hollywood, something was definitely lost in the screen translation which retained the great premise but somehow lost its way.

    Cast does a worthy effort with what was given to them, but the script is awkward at times and lacks the spirit of mischievousness that was so endearing in the novel. Too bad, what a true gem this would have been if it had been truly faithful to the spirit of the book BUT the danger of lawsuits might have been too hot to handle!
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    • sangepengyou
    • Mar 30, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La mejor actriz
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Shavick Entertainment
      • E! Entertainment Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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