Boys on the Side
Boys on the Side theatrical poster
Directed by	Herbert Ross
Produced by	Anon Milchan Steven Reuther
Written by	Don Roos
Starring	Whoopi Goldberg Mary-Louise Parker Drew Barrymore Matthew McConaughey James Remar Billy Wirth Amy Aquino
Music by	David Newman
Cinematography	Donald E. Thorin
Editing by	Michael R. Miller
Distributed by	Warner Brothers
Release date(s)	February 3, 1995
Running time	115 min.
Country	United States
Language	English
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Boys on the Side is a 1995 comedy-drama film about friendship, written by Don Roos and directed by Herbert Ross. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Herbert David Ross (May 13, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York - October 9, 2001 in New York City), also known as Herb Ross, was a prolific film director, producer, choreographer and actor from the 1950s to the 1990s. ... Don Roos is a screenwriter and director. ... Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson, November 13, 1955),[1] is an American comedian, film actress and radio DJ. Goldberg is one of only a few individuals (including Barbra Streisand, Mel Brooks, Rita Moreno, Audrey Hepburn and Helen Hayes) who have won an Academy Award, a Tony, an Emmy, and... Mary-Louise Parker (born August 2, 1964 in Fort Jackson, South Carolina) is an American actress whose work in theatre and film has won her international acclaim. ... Drew Blyth Barrymore (born February 22, 1975) is an American actress and film producer. ... Matthew David McConaughey (born November 4, 1969) is an American actor. ... William James Remar (b. ... Billy Wirth (born June 23, 1962) is an American actor, film producer, and artist, perhaps best-known for his role in the 1987 film, The Lost Boys. ... Amy Aquino is an American Television and Stage Actress. ... David Newman (b. ... Warner Bros. ... February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Don Roos is a screenwriter and director. ... Herbert David Ross (May 13, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York - October 9, 2001 in New York City), also known as Herb Ross, was a prolific film director, producer, choreographer and actor from the 1950s to the 1990s. ...

Three unique women embark on a cross-country road trip: Jane (Goldberg), a lesbian lounge singer in search of a new life; Holly (Barrymore), a pregnant girl who just wants to escape her brutal boyfriend; and Robin (Parker), an uptight real estate agent who has her own secrets (namely being infected with HIV). Robin puts an ad in the newspaper that she is looking for a traveling companion to drive across country to California with. Jane answers the ad and agrees to join Robin after her car gets towed during their meeting. Jane and Robin leave New York and travel through Pittsburgh to take Jane's friend Holly to lunch. They stumble across a knock out fight between Holly and her abusive boyfriend, Nick over some missing drugs. They leave him there bound to a chair with tape after Holly hits him in the head with a bat to stop him from attacking Jane. The three unlikely travelers then form a special friendship on their journey which sees them through ultimately tragic times. A lesbian is a woman who is romantically and sexually attracted only to other women. ... Species Human immunodeficiency virus 1 Human immunodeficiency virus 2 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS, a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections. ... NY redirects here. ... City nickname: The Steel City Location in the state of Pennsylvania Founded 1758 Mayor Tom Murphy (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 151. ...

After discovering that Holly accidentally killed Nick and that she is pregnant, the three women decide to continue across country and end up in Tucson, Arizona when Robin has to be hospitalized. They decide to stay in Tucson, hoping to start a new life. However, Jane has a secret crush on Robin, Holly falls in love with and eventually confesses to a local police officer named Abe Lincoln (McConaughey), and Robin finds the courage to face her impending death. Shortly after Jane and Robin have a falling out over Jane telling a guy (Remar) who was interested in Robin that she has HIV, Holly is arrested by Abe. She is taken back to Pittsburgh to face the consequences of her actions. The return to Pittsburgh involves a telling scene inside the Allegheny County Courthouse "Bridge of Sighs" with Robin and Jane making peace with each other. Nickname: The Old Pueblo Location in Pima County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Pima Mayor Bob Walkup (R) Area    - City 505. ... Official language(s) English Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Area  Ranked 6th  - Total 113,998 sq mi (295,254 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 0. ... Species Human immunodeficiency virus 1 Human immunodeficiency virus 2 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS, a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections. ... Allegheny County Courthouse In 1882 the original Allegheny County Courthouse, a Greek Revival structure located in down town Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, burned down and the Allegheny County Commissioners decided to hold a competition to design a replacement. ... The Bridge of Sighs in Venice at night The Bridge of Sighs or Ponte dei Sospiri is one of many bridges in Venice. ...

The movie features some great shots of downtown Pittsburgh and the vistas from Mt. Washington in the city as well as the gothic architecture of the courthouse and "Bridge of Sighs". Mount Washington can refer to 15 mountains in the United States: And also to some towns: Mount Washington, Kentucky Mount Washington, Massachusetts Mount Washington neighborhood in Pittsburgh Mount Washington neighborhood in Baltimore Mount Washington, Los Angeles, California This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages...

Memorable quotes: Jane: You were going to bring a baby into that house? Holly: Oh, like what were my options? Jane: What about abortion? Holly: I couldn't do that...I'd feel like a murderer. Jane: Honey, you ARE a murderer.

External links

• Boys on the Side at the Internet Movie Database