Strangers with Candy
“Going to high school for the first time is always scary... Especially the second time around.”
2006•R•1h 26m•5.7•Released
Comedy
A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.
Director
Paul Dinello
Writer
Stephen Colbert, Mitch Rouse, Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
Worldwide Pants
Cast
Amy Sedaris
Jerri Blank
Stephen Colbert
Chuck Noblet
Paul Dinello
Geoffrey Jellineck
Greg Hollimon
Principal Blackman (as Gregory Holliman)
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Henry
Ian Holm
Dr. Putney
Chandra Wilson
Inmate
Deborah Rush
Sara Blank
Dan Hedaya
Guy Blank
Joseph Cross
Derrick Blank
Elisabeth Harnois
Monica
Alexis Dziena
Melissa
Carlo Alban
Megawatti
Allison Janney
Alice
Dolores Duffy
Iris Puffybush
Production
Company
Worldwide Pants
Company
Roberts/David Films
Company
Comedy Central Films
Producer
Valerie Schaer Nathanson
Producer
Mark Roberts
Producer
Lorena David
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