Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal

2008 1h 28m EN

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★5.9TMDB · 65

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Synopsis

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Based on a true story. Five high school cheerleaders, including the daughter of the school principal, run amok -- and teachers, parents and administrators allow them to get away with a wide range of scandalous behavior. Known as the "Fab Five," the girls disregard school rules, drink alcohol and post suggestive pictures on the Internet. But when the new cheerleading coach attempts to discipline them, her superiors ask her to resign.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jenna Dewan
Emma Carr
Ashley Benson
Brooke Tippit
Tatum O'Neal
Lorene Tippit
Aimée Spring Fortier
Lisa Toledo
Jessica Heap
Jeri Blackburn
Stephanie Honoré
Ashley Sanchez
Ashlynn Ross
Tabitha Doering
Jason Davis
Tim

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tom McLoughlin
Writers: Teena Booth
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tom McLoughlin, shot by Lloyd Ahern II. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Anton Sanko. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Charles Bornstein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jenna Dewan and Ashley Benson and Tatum O'Neal carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1191113 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 65 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tom McLoughlin directs. Lloyd Ahern II behind the camera. Anton Sanko scores. Charles Bornstein cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Directed by Tom McLoughlin, shot by Lloyd Ahern II. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Anton Sanko. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Charles Bornstein shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jenna Dewan and Ashley Benson and Tatum O'Neal carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1191113 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 65 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Lloyd Ahern II
Original score: Anton Sanko
Editing: Charles Bornstein
Production design: Chester Kaczenski
Costume design: Peggy Stamper
Makeup / hair: Roxanne Ferguson
VFX supervisor: Leslie Allen
Runtime: 88 min · 1h 28m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal (2008)

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Ava2016-01-25
it's totally radical, it's super lit. I watch it with all my girls and we all get turnt up to these five narcissistic floozies. two thumbs up.

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