- Film Review
- Reviewed By Joanna Berry
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4 out of 5
Originally meant to be a serious drama (called $3,000) about a man buying a prostitute for the night, this turned into a delightful romantic comedy in the hands of Garry Marshall and sent the career of star Julia Roberts into the stratosphere. Co-star Richard Gere didn't do too badly, either - he'd been on a downward spiral before the role of tycoon Edward Lewis came along. On screen they make the "hooker falls for a millionaire in Beverly Hills" tale completely plausible, aided by Marshall's glossy direction, the hit-filled soundtrack, a perky screenplay from JF Lawton (who also scripted the thriller Under Siege) and hilarious support from Marshall stalwart Hector Elizondo.
Plot Summary
Romantic comedy starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. A chance encounter on the streets of Hollywood leads wealthy corporate raider Edward Lewis into hiring beautiful prostitute Vivian Ward to be his companion for a week. As Edward introduces Vivian to the privileged world of the rich and powerful, romance begins to blossom.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Edward Lewis
- Richard Gere
- Vivian Ward
- Julia Roberts
- James Morse
- Ralph Bellamy
- Kit De Luca
- Laura San Giacomo
- Hotel manager
- Hector Elizondo
- Philip Stuckey
- Jason Alexander
- David Morse
- Alex Hyde-White
- Elizabeth Stuckey
- Amy Yasbeck
- Bridget
- Elinor Donahue
- Susan
- Judith Baldwin
Crew
- Director
- Garry Marshall
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