Scratch the Surface

“Have you ever wondered what it's really like to be an internationally known supermodel at the age of seventeen? It's not what you think.”

★ 8.0(1)19971h 0m

Documentary

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Good to know

Director: Tara Fitzpatrick
Release date: 1997-10-15
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Mildred Prods.

About Scratch the Surface

Scratch the Surface is a 1997 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Tara Fitzpatrick, starring Brooke Shields, Phoebe Cates and Whitney Houston. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Scratch the Surface in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

What you see on the magazine covers and on catwalks around the world is far from the whole story; indeed, it is far from the truth. In this captivating inside look at the cutthroat modeling industry, supermodel Tara Fitzpatrick talks in-depth with her famous friends, revealing why and how they landed on the catwalk and the effect of their instant fame. Their candidness is both surprising and shocking.

Cast

Brooke Shields

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Phoebe Cates

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Whitney Houston

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Bridget Hall

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Pamela Gidley

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Lisanne Falk

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Themes & keywords

behind the scenesmodelingswimsuit

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Scratch the Surface in Germany?+

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Is Scratch the Surface on Netflix?+

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How long is Scratch the Surface?+

Scratch the Surface has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in Scratch the Surface?+

Scratch the Surface stars Brooke Shields, Phoebe Cates, Whitney Houston, Bridget Hall and Pamela Gidley.

When did Scratch the Surface come out?+

Scratch the Surface is a 1997 movie directed by Tara Fitzpatrick.

What genre is Scratch the Surface?+

Scratch the Surface is Documentary film.

Who directed Scratch the Surface?+

Scratch the Surface was directed by Tara Fitzpatrick.