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Stand-Ins (1997): Cast

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Stand-Ins is a 1997 comedy drama directed by Harvey Keith, starring Costas Mandylor as Jack Turner, Katherine Heigl and Jordan Ladd. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Stand-Ins (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Harvey Keith
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stand-Ins About?

The premise of Stand-Ins without spoilers.

Dreaming of stardom, six women arrive in 1930s Hollywood only to become stand‑ins for the era’s glamorous stars. While celebrating a birthday at their favorite local bar, they welcome a new member into the circle, setting off a chain of events that will forever alter their futures.

Stand-Ins Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • year 1937
  • stand in
  • actress
  • filmmaking
  • hollywood california
  • reference to bette davis
  • reference to marlene dietrich
  • reference to rita hayworth
  • reference to jean harlow
  • reference to greta garbo
  • bar
  • birthday
+38 more
  • bartender
  • reference to katharine hepburn
  • reference to mae west
  • pre world war two
  • bigger dreams
  • peg entwistle character
  • prologue
  • hollywood sign
  • jumping to one's death
  • drug use
  • drink
  • drinking
  • drunkenness
  • look alike
  • pills
  • 30 year old
  • birthday party
  • derringer
  • murder
  • hollywood
  • show business
  • reference to peg entwistle
  • character appears in newspaper
  • reference to joan crawford
  • duesenberg motor vehicle
  • reference to walter pidgeon
  • reference to clark gable
  • abortion
  • beluga caviar
  • martini
  • death of movie star
  • love triangle
  • radio news report
  • black and white scene
  • suicide
  • sisters relationship
  • death of sister
  • traumatic childhood
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Cast & crew

Stand-Ins Cast & Characters

Costas Mandylor leads the cast as Jack Turner, with Katherine Heigl as Taffy and Jordan Ladd as Monica. Directed by Harvey Keith; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Harvey Keith

More films directed by Harvey Keith: Jezebel’s Kiss, Inhumanities and Mondo New York.

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Stand-Ins Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Stand-Ins.

Stand-ins Trailer by Harvey Nikolai Keith
Details

Stand-Ins Also Known As

Also known as “Stardust - Entscheidung in Hollywood”.

Also known as
  • Stardust - Entscheidung in Hollywood

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FAQ

Stand-Ins FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Stand-Ins?

Stand-Ins runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Stand-Ins released?

Stand-Ins was released on October 17, 1997.

Who directed Stand-Ins?

Stand-Ins was directed by Harvey Keith.

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Who is in the cast of Stand-Ins?

Stand-Ins stars Costas Mandylor as Jack Turner, Katherine Heigl as Taffy and Jordan Ladd as Monica, among 7 credited actors.

Does Stand-Ins have a post-credit scene?

No. Stand-Ins has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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