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The First Wives Club is a 1996 American comedy film directed by Hugh Wilson, based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Olivia Goldsmith. The film stars Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton as three divorcées who seek retribution on their ex-husbands for having left them for younger women. The supporting cast comprises Stockard Channing as Cynthia; Dan Hedaya, Victor Garber, and Stephen Collins as the three leads' ex-husbands; and Sarah Jessica Parker, Elizabeth Berkley, and Marcia Gay Harden as their respective lovers. Supporting roles are played by Maggie Smith, Bronson Pinchot, Rob Reiner, Eileen Heckart, Philip Bosco, and Timothy Olyphant in his feature film debut; cameo appearances include Gloria Steinem, Ed Koch, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Ivana Trump.
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1996 · 1h 42m · Comedy
TMDB 6.7/10 (839 votes)
After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!
Directed by Hugh Wilson
Box office $116M worldwide
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Hugh WilsonDirector
Goldie Hawnas Elise Elliot Atchison
Bette Midleras Brenda Morelli Cushman
Diane Keatonas Annie MacDuggan Paradis
Maggie Smithas Gunilla Garson Goldberg
Sarah Jessica Parkeras Shelly Stewart
Dan Hedayaas Morton Cushman
Stockard Channingas Cynthia Swann Griffin
Victor Garberas Bill Atchison
Stephen Collinsas Aaron Paradis
Elizabeth Berkleyas Phoebe LaVelle
Bronson Pinchotas Duarto Feliz
Jennifer Dundasas Chris Paradis
Eileen Heckartas Catherine MacDuggan