Desperate But Not Serious
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Desperate But Not Serious is a 1999 movie directed by Bill Fishman. It was released in the USA under the title Reckless + Wild.
Out-of-towner Lily (Taylor) arrives in Los Angeles to attend a wedding reception with the man of her dreams, Jonathan (Corbett). Aided by party-girl Frances (Brewster), they embark on a night of adventure after the wedding invitation is lost. Their wild romp through the streets of Hollywood in search of the reception, takes them to club after club - including the trendy "Vapor" Room and even into the home of famous actor Darby Tipp. After being thrown out of parties, terrorized by a psycho bartender, and chased by police it seems Lily will never find her man - or will she?
sang all of the songs performed by her character herself.
Having already had her earlobes pierced shortly beforehand especially for her part in Black & White, Claudia Schiffer had the cartilage in both ears pierced multiple times for her part in this movie. She also had her nose and belly button pierced especially for this movie. Following the end of filming, she removed all of the piercings (including her earlobes) and allowed them to close up again.
Out-of-towner Lily (Taylor) arrives in Los Angeles to attend a wedding reception with the man of her dreams, Jonathan (Corbett). Aided by party-girl Frances (Brewster), they embark on a night of adventure after the wedding invitation is lost. Their wild romp through the streets of Hollywood in search of the reception, takes them to club after club - including the trendy "Vapor" Room and even into the home of famous actor Darby Tipp. After being thrown out of parties, terrorized by a psycho bartender, and chased by police it seems Lily will never find her man - or will she?
Cast
- Christine TaylorChristine TaylorChristine Taylor-Stiller is an American actress.- Early life :Taylor was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joan, a homemaker, and Skip Taylor, an owner of a security company. She grew up in neighboring Wescosville, Pennsylvania...
... Lili - Paget BrewsterPaget BrewsterPaget Valerie Brewster is an American actress. She is currently known for playing Special Agent Emily Prentiss on the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds. In June 2010, it was said that her role on Criminal Minds would be reduced in the sixth season. In March 2011, Brewster's character left the series...
... Frances - Claudia SchifferClaudia SchifferClaudia Schiffer is a German model and occasional actress, who reached the peak of her popularity during the 1990s, initially due to her resemblance to Brigitte Bardot. Schiffer is one of the world's most successful models, having appeared on over 500 magazine covers...
... Gigi - John Corbett ... Jonathan
- Max Perlich ... Todd
- Joseph Lawrence ... Darby (as Joey Lawrence)
- Toledo Diamond ... Himself (as Toledo)
- Bill Cusack ... Trendy Guy
- Cu Ba Nguyen ... Cambodian Waiter
- Wendie Jo Sperber ... Landlady
- Brent Bolthouse ... Steve
- Patton Oswalt ... Auteur #1
- Brian Posehn ... Auteur #2
- Stacy Sanches ... Shauna
- Patti Tippo ... Development Woman
- John FleckJohn FleckJohn Fleck is an American actor and performance artist. His guest roles include Silik on the television series Star Trek: Enterprise, several characters on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and the pilot to Babylon 5, The Gathering . He starred as Gecko on the television show Carnivàle, and as Louis on...
... Landon Liebowitz - Judy Greer ... Molly
- Conrad Goode ... Security Guard
- Zach Tiegan ... Justin
- Henry RollinsHenry RollinsHenry Rollins is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, writer, comedian, publisher, actor, and radio DJ....
... Bartender - Zander Schloss ... Guy #1
- Gill Gayle ... Guy #2
- Sahara Lotti ... Bridesmaid
- Jennie J. ... Tattooed Bridesmaid
- Herta Ware ... Grammy
- Dalton Grant ... Bouncer
- Chris Hogan ... Cashier
- Richard Edson ... Screenwriter
- Nicholas Sadler ... Jonathan Gold
- Matthew Porretta ... Gene
- Michael Rivkin ... Stoner Dude
- Ned Bellamy ... Pink Dot Man
- Rodney Lee Conover ... Bouncer #2
- Sara Melson ... Patrice
- Duffy Taylor ... Jimmy
- Agnieszka Musiala ... Stacy
- David Michaels ... Drag Queen
- Jay Johnston ... Mustachioed Cop
- Cynthia Ettinger ... Ticket Agent
Production
Claudia SchifferClaudia Schiffer
Claudia Schiffer is a German model and occasional actress, who reached the peak of her popularity during the 1990s, initially due to her resemblance to Brigitte Bardot. Schiffer is one of the world's most successful models, having appeared on over 500 magazine covers...
sang all of the songs performed by her character herself.
Having already had her earlobes pierced shortly beforehand especially for her part in Black & White, Claudia Schiffer had the cartilage in both ears pierced multiple times for her part in this movie. She also had her nose and belly button pierced especially for this movie. Following the end of filming, she removed all of the piercings (including her earlobes) and allowed them to close up again.