Lipstick (1976): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Lipstick is a 1976 drama thriller directed by Lamont Johnson, starring Margaux Hemingway, Mariel Hemingway and Chris Sarandon. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $8.3 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including New Star of the Year – Actress at the Golden Globes 1977. Critics gave it 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lipstick About?
The premise of Lipstick without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Consumed by a desire for retribution, a woman embarks on a calculated plan to destroy the idyllic life of a seemingly flawless couple. She carefully constructs a scheme of lies and manipulation, creating a dangerous situation that puts their happiness and stability at risk. The consequences of her actions threaten to expose dark secrets and shatter their carefully built world.
Lipstick Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape
- female nudity
- sexual abuse
- rape victim
- rape and revenge
- nudity
- anal rape
- tied up while barefoot
- female rear nudity
- tied up
- woman tied up
- telephone call
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- rough sex
- rear entry sex
- female frontal nudity
- crying
- self justice
- female warrior
- child in jeopardy
- sex
- court
- 14 year old girl
- tunnel
- exploitation film
- dead body
- catholic school
- tape recorder
- 14 year old
- police
- avant garde music
- 21 year old woman
- dance
- catholic
- shopping mall under construction
- crying teenage girl
- f rated
- lawyer
- car crash
- guilt
- classmate classmate relationship
- parking lot
- 21 year old
- lipstick
- assault
- cynicism
- experimental music
- district attorney
- reference to fatal car crash
- brother sister relationship
- pickup truck
Lipstick Cast
Margaux Hemingway leads the cast, with Mariel Hemingway and Chris Sarandon. Directed by Lamont Johnson; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lamont Johnson
Also Starring in Lipstick
· 6 moreMore from Lamont Johnson
More films directed by Lamont Johnson, best-rated first: The Last American Hero, The Man Next Door, The Broken Chain and Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase.
Lipstick Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lipstick 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
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TMDB 53% User score
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Lipstick Plot Summary
What happens in Lipstick from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Twenty-one-year-old Chris McCormick (Margaux Hemingway), a prominent model for a lipstick brand, is tasked with caring for her younger sister, Kathy (Mariel Hemingway), after their parents tragically died in a car accident. Together, they live in a shared apartment while Kathy attends a private Catholic school.
Kathy, eager for her sister to experience the avant-garde musical compositions of her charming young music teacher, Gordon Stuart (Chris Sarandon), invites him to one of Chris’s photoshoots by the ocean. However, when the shoot runs longer than expected, Chris misses the opportunity to hear Stuart’s music. They arrange for him to come to their apartment the following day.
Full summary
The whole story of Lipstick, scene by scene
Lipstick Box Office
Lipstick grossed $8.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.3M
- US & Canada
- $8.3M
Lipstick Awards & Nominations
Lipstick earned 1 award nomination, including New Star of the Year – Actress at the Golden Globes 1977.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1977 1 nomination- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actress – Mariel Hemingway
Lipstick Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Imprint Blu-ray Trailer
How Well Do You Know Lipstick?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the two main sisters in 'Lipstick'?
Cars in Lipstick
17 cars on screen, including the 1972 AMC Matador and the 1970 Ford Bronco.
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1964 Plymouth Valiant Minor role -
Volkswagen Station Wagon T2 Typ 2 Minor role
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Lipstick FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Lipstick, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lipstick?
Lipstick runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Lipstick released?
Lipstick was released on April 2, 1976.
Who directed Lipstick?
Lipstick was directed by Lamont Johnson.
More films by Lamont Johnson Who is in the cast of Lipstick?
Lipstick stars Margaux Hemingway, Mariel Hemingway and Chris Sarandon, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Lipstick make at the box office?
Lipstick grossed $8.3 million worldwide.
How is Lipstick rated?
Lipstick has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 37 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Was Lipstick nominated for any awards?
Lipstick received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Lipstick have a post-credit scene?
No. Lipstick has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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