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Heroines (1997): Cast

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Heroines is a 1997 comedy drama directed by Gérard Krawczyk, starring Virginie Ledoyen as Johanna, Maïdi Roth and Saïd Taghmaoui. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.

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Heroines (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Gérard Krawczyk
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
French
Studio
Gaumont
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Heroines About?

The premise of Heroines without spoilers.

Johanna and Jeanne, inseparable friends who grow up singing together in the mining town of Decazeville, perform as part of the local band “The Sirens”. Their harmonious routine is shattered when an unforeseen turn forces both their musical ambitions and personal lives onto dramatically different courses, testing their bond and aspirations.

Heroines Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • f rated
  • tv show within a film
  • friend
  • female female relationship
  • best friend
  • decazeville france
  • duet
  • recording studio
  • singing contest
  • singer
  • singing
  • song
+38 more
  • melodrama
  • small town
  • rock star
  • shyness
  • promiscuous woman
  • losing a job
  • lip syncing
  • success
  • fan the person
  • bitterness
  • concert
  • gun
  • shooting
  • mother daughter relationship
  • hedonism
  • full frontal nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • talent
  • mining town
  • france
  • jumping through a window
  • pun in title
  • one word title
  • drug abuse
  • stage fright
  • stage performance
  • stage manager
  • cashier
  • supermarket
  • shoe store
  • tv show
  • show choir
  • jealousy
  • sudden fame
  • fame
  • playback
  • lack of talent
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Cast & crew

Heroines Cast & Characters

Virginie Ledoyen leads the cast as Johanna, with Maïdi Roth as Jeanne and Saïd Taghmaoui as JP. Directed by Gérard Krawczyk; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gérard Krawczyk

More films directed by Gérard Krawczyk, best-rated first: Wasabi, The Red Inn, Taxi 4 and La vie est à nous!.

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Videos

Heroines Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Heroines.

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Details

Heroines Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Play-Back” and “虚拟歌手”.

Also known as
  • Play-Back
  • 虚拟歌手
  • Héroïnes
  • Playback

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FAQ

Heroines FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Heroines, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Heroines?

Heroines runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Heroines released?

Heroines was released on August 27, 1997.

Who directed Heroines?

Heroines was directed by Gérard Krawczyk.

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Who is in the cast of Heroines?

Heroines stars Virginie Ledoyen as Johanna, Maïdi Roth as Jeanne and Saïd Taghmaoui as JP, among 8 credited actors.

Does Heroines have a post-credit scene?

No. Heroines has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Heroines in?

The original language of Heroines is French.

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