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Gia
Fashion film with a runtime of 120 minutes, released in 1998. Presented in English.
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Angelina Jolie (Wallace) has the title role in this biographical drama tracing the tragic rise to fame and death, at age 26, of insecure, self-destructive supermodel Gia Carangi, who grew up in Philadelphia a victim of child abuse, moved to New York to work as a model in 1977, scored big as a top-ranked cover girl under the tutelage of Wilhemina Cooper (Faye Dunaway), and burned brightly, before pills, coke, and heroin turned her life into a junkie hell. Music of the period includes Billy Joel, David Bowie, and the Pretenders. Filmed in NYC and LA, this feature premiered January 31, 1998 on HBO.
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How long is Gia?
Gia runs for 2h.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under fashion, profile, drama.
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