Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Michael Cristofer |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Jay McInerney, Michael Cristofer |
| Staring: |
| Gia Carangi meteorically rises to modeling fame in the late 1970s but becomes overconsumed by persistent loneliness and drug addiction. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 31, 1998 |
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| Director: | Michael Cristofer |
| Writer: | Jay McInerney, Michael Cristofer |
| Genres: | Drama, Romance |
| Keywords | aids, biography, addiction, mockumentary, fashion, top model |
| Production Companies | Marvin Worth Productions, Citadel Entertainment, HBO Films, Kahn Power Pictures, Gia Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jul 30, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Angelina Jolie | Gia |
| Elizabeth Mitchell | Linda |
| Eric Michael Cole | T.J. |
| Kylie Travis | Stephanie |
| Louis Giambalvo | Joe Carangi |
| John Considine | Bruce Cooper |
| Scott Cohen | Mike Mansfield |
| Edmund Genest | Francesco |
| Mercedes Ruehl | Kathleen Carangi |
| Faye Dunaway | Wilhelmina Cooper |
| Holly Baker | Emergency Room Nurse |
| Joe Basile | Disco Doorman Tony |
| Rick Batalla | Hispanic Stylist Phillipe |
| Lombardo Boyar | Hood #2 |
| Jullian Dulce Vida | Hood #3 |
| Brian Donovan | Junkie at Shooting Gallery |
| Alexander Enberg | Chris Von Wagenheim |
| Vylette Fagerholm | Blonde Girl in Philadelphia |
| Guido Föhrweißer | German Makeup Artist |
| Scott Genkinger | Philadelphia Photographer |
| Judy Gillett | Beverly (Model) |
| Johnny Green | Gia's Brother, Joey |
| Cee Cee Michaela | Winter |
| Meleney Humphrey | Booker #1 |
| Tim Hutchinson | T.V. Interviewer |
| Michelle Jonas | Vogue Assistant #1 |
| Mila Kunis | Gia at Age 11 |
| Steve Larson | Drug Dealer in Alley |
| Drinda Lalumia | Booker #3 |
| Shelby Leverington | Woman at Funeral |
| Allison Mackie | Red Dress Designer |
| Norman Merrill | Doctor in Aids Ward |
| Tricia O'Neil | Vogue Editor |
| Sam Pancake | Francesco Stylist #1 |
| Adina Porter | Girl at Group Therapy |
| Joan Pringle | Therapist at Rehab |
| Michael E. Rodgers | Red Dress Photographer |
| Holly Sampson | Amy |
| Paul Sandman | Vogue Assistant #2 |
| Antony Sandoval | John Casablancas |
| John-Clay Scott | Policeman |
| Phillipe Simon | Fashion Show Manager |
| Alexis Smart | Jenny (Model) |
| Nick Spano | Gia's Brother, Michael |
| Lisa Stothard | Lisa (Model in Limo) |
| Jason Stuart | Booker #2 |
| Samantha Torres | Patty (Model) |
| Nick Toth | Man in Elevator |
| Jennie Vaughn | Francesco Stylist #2 |
| Torsten Voges | German Photographer |
| James Haven | Young Man on Sansom Street |
| Lynn Wanlass | Methadone Clinic Nurse |
| Audrey Wasilewski | Wilhelmina's Receptionist |
| Christian Wienker | Long Haired Guy at Disco |
| Chuck Zito | Harley Biker |
| Jeff J. Campbell | Drug Dealer in Alley #2 (uncredited) |
| Carlos Campos | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Louis Campos | Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Adam Carrera | Limo Driver (uncredited) |
| Rebekah Chaney | Supermodel (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Feldman | Paparazzo (uncredited) |
| Alexandra Pauley | Italian Hairdresser (uncredited) |
| Eric Seiver | Drug Addict (uncredited) |
| Jill Sharp | Luanne (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Jay McInerney | Writer |
| Eric A. Sears | Editor |
| David Syner | Makeup Artist |
| David J. Bomba | Production Design |
| Timothy Lasquade | Hairstylist |
| John R. Jensen | Art Direction |
| Emanuel Millar | Key Makeup Artist |
| Janeen Schreyer | Key Makeup Artist |
| Robert Turturice | Costume Design |
| Nena Smarz | Key Makeup Artist |
| Barbara Lorenz | Key Hair Stylist |
| Libby Goldstein | Casting |
| Kathy Lucas | Set Decoration |
| Michael Cristofer | Director, Writer |
| Terence Blanchard | Original Music Composer |
| Junie Lowry-Johnson | Casting |
| Rodrigo García | Director of Photography |
| Andrew Rowlands | Steadicam Operator |
| Bruno Van Zeebroeck | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James D. Brubaker | Producer |
| Ilene Kahn Power | Executive Producer |
| Marvin Worth | Executive Producer |
| Tina Fortenberry | Associate Producer |
| David R. Ginsburg | Executive Producer |
| Richard Licata | Associate Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 28 | 45 | 21 |
| 2024 | 5 | 27 | 42 | 19 |
| 2024 | 6 | 44 | 62 | 27 |
| 2024 | 7 | 47 | 71 | 24 |
| 2024 | 8 | 34 | 47 | 20 |
| 2024 | 9 | 22 | 36 | 13 |
| 2024 | 10 | 20 | 32 | 12 |
| 2024 | 11 | 22 | 38 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 | 19 | 29 | 13 |
| 2025 | 1 | 22 | 43 | 14 |
| 2025 | 2 | 17 | 33 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 4 | 822 | 822 |