Movie·2006·1h 26m
Strangers with Candy
Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.
Written By
Stephen Colbert, Mitch Rouse, Amy Sedaris
Producer
Valerie Schaer Nathanson, Rob Burnett
Cinematography
Oliver Bokelberg
Music
Marcelo Zarvos
Editor
Michael R. Miller
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
98 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Amy Sedaris
Jerri Blank
Stephen Colbert
Chuck Noblet
Paul Dinello
Geoffrey Jellineck
Greg Hollimon
Principal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman)
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Henry
Ian Holm
Dr. Putney
Chandra Wilson
Inmate
Deborah Rush
Sara Blank
Dan Hedaya
Guy Blank
Joseph Cross
Derrick Blank
Elisabeth Harnois
Monica
Alexis Dziena
Melissa
Carlo Alban
Megawatti
Allison Janney
Alice
Dolores Duffy
Iris Puffybush
Maria Thayer
Tammi Littlenut
Sarah Jessica Parker
Peggy Callas
Matthew Broderick
Roger Beekman
// crew
Crew
Paul Dinello
Director, Writer
Stephen Colbert
Writer
Mitch Rouse
Writer
Amy Sedaris
Writer
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Valerie Schaer Nathanson
Producer
Rob Burnett
Executive Producer
Michael R. Miller
Editor
Mark Roberts
Producer
David Letterman
Executive Producer
Fred Nigro
Executive Producer
Lorena David
Producer
Oliver Bokelberg
Director of Photography
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