Female Trouble(1976)
Nice girls don't wear cha-cha heels.
Female Trouble Synopsis
Teenage delinquent Dawn Davenport, incensed after her parents do not give her the cha-cha heels she wanted for Christmas, runs away from home. After an illegitimate child and hairstylist husband bring her more misery, she's enticed into a life of crime when the owners of her husband's salon promise her fame and fortune.
Female Trouble (1976) is a comedy and crime film directed by John Waters, released on February 15, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce and Mink Stole. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 238 ratings.
- Director:
- John Waters
- Writers:
- John Waters
- Producers:
- John Waters
- Cinematographer:
- John Waters
- Production:
- Dreamland
- Budget:
- $25,000
- Revenue:
- $9,118
- Status:
- Released
Female Trouble (1976) Trailer
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Female Trouble Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Female Trouble.
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John Waters Q&A | 'Female Trouble'
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Female Trouble Cast & Crew
Main cast
Divine
as Dawn Davenport / Earl Peterson
David Lochary
as Donald Dasher
Mary Vivian Pearce
as Donna Dasher
Mink Stole
as Taffy Davenport
Edith Massey
as Aunt Ida
Cookie Mueller
as Concetta
Susan Walsh
as Chicklette
- Michael Potter
Michael Potter
as Gater
Ed Peranio
as Wink
Paul Swift
as Butterfly
George Figgs
as Dribbles
Susan Lowe
as Vikki
Key crew
Directed by John Waters, written by John Waters, produced by John Waters.
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Female Trouble Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 238 ratings.
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Female Trouble – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Female Trouble online?
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Female Trouble (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Female Trouble?
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The main cast of Female Trouble (1976) includes Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole and Edith Massey. The film was directed by John Waters. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Female Trouble released?
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Female Trouble was released on February 15, 1976 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Female Trouble worth watching?
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Female Trouble (1976) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 238 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Female Trouble?
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