Summary
Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez — one of the losers that evening — the charmed Vida and Noxeema agree to take the hopeless youngster under their joined wing. Soon the three set off on a madcap road trip across America and struggle to make it to Los Angeles in time.
Details
Release Date: September 8, 1995
Runtime: 109 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.4/10 (719 votes)
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Cast

Patrick Swayze
Vida Boheme

Wesley Snipes
Noxeema Jackson

John Leguizamo
Chi-Chi Rodriguez

Stockard Channing
Carol Ann

Blythe Danner
Beatrice

Arliss Howard
Virgil

Jason London
Bobby Ray

Chris Penn
Sheriff Dollard

Melinda Dillon
Merna

Beth Grant
Loretta

Alice Drummond
Clara

Marceline Hugot
Katina

Jennifer Milmore
Bobby Lee

Jamie Harrold
Billy Budd

Mike Hodge
Jimmy Joe

Michael Vartan
Tommy

RuPaul
Rachel Tensions

Julie Newmar
Herself

Keith Reddin
Motel Manager

Naomi Campbell
Girl

Dayton Callie
Crazy Elijah

Michael Tushaus
Rude Boy

Miss Understood
Miss Understood

Joey Arias
Justine

Miss Coco Peru
Miss Coco Peru

Daniel T. 'Sweetie' Boothe
Announcer

Susanne Bartsch
NY Pageant Judge

Quentin Crisp
NY Pageant Judge

Candis Cayne
Candis Cayne

Steven Polito
Hedda Lettuce

David Barton
Boy in Chains

Lady Bunny
Contestant (uncredited)

Johnathan Staci Kim
Waiter (uncredited)

Robin Williams
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt (uncredited)







