The Women

The Women is a modern-day remake of the 1930s play and film of the same name, following female relationships in elite Manhattan society. Diane English, of Murphy Brown fame, writes, directs and produces the movie.

The film opens in theaters on September 12, 2008, starring Meg Ryan, Annette Bening, Debra Messing and Jada Pinkett-Smith.¹

Fast Facts

1. Director: Diane English
2. Producers: Diane English and Mick Jagger
3. Screenwriter: Diane English
4. Studio: Picturehouse¹
5. Release date: September 12, 2008
6. MPAA rating: PG-13¹
7. Based on: The 1930s play by Clare Booth Luce and film by George Cukor¹

The Women Synopsis

Part-time fashion designer Mary Haines (Meg Ryan) finds support among her friends, when she finds out that her husband is cheating on her. However, Haines' best friend Sylvie Fowler (Annette Bening) is in jeopardy of losing her job, and in order to become a success, Fowler chooses to betray Haines.¹

Cast Information

• Meg Ryan as Mary Haines
• Annette Bening as Sylvie Fowler
• Debra Messing as Edie Cohen
• Jada Pinkett-Smith as Alex Fisher
• Eva Mendes as Crystal Allen
• Carrie Fisher as Bailey Smith
• Cloris Leachman as Maggie
• Debi Mazar as Tanya
• Bette Midler as Leah Miller
• Candice Bergen as Catherine Frazier

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