It Could Happen to You

Andrew Bergman (1994)

97min

PG Certificate

Review

Our Score

by David Parkinson

With a title and a scenario worthy of Frank Capra, this cosy little romantic comedy is, incredibly, based on a true story. Nicolas Cage (reuniting with his Honeymoon in Vegas director, Andrew Bergman) plays a good-hearted cop who could easily be related to his baby-kidnapping character in Raising Arizona. Rosie Perez also gives one of her usual performances, shrieking the place down when she discovers that hubby Cage has divided his lottery winnings with waitress Bridget Fonda. Cage, Perez and Fonda are on top form and the result is both charming and disarming.

Summary

A cop is unable to tip a waitress, but instead promises to split the proceeds with her if he wins the lottery. However, his elation when he actually bags the jackpot quickly fades when his furious wife makes it plain she does not want him to honour the pledge. Romantic comedy, starring Nicolas Cage, Bridget Fonda, Rosie Perez and Isaac Hayes.

Cast & Crew

Charlie Lang Nicolas Cage

Yvonne Biasi Bridget Fonda

Muriel Lang Rosie Perez

Angel Isaac Hayes

Bo Williams Wendell Pierce

Jesu Victor Rojas

Jack Gross Seymour Cassel

Eddie Biasi Stanley Tucci

Director Andrew Bergman

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Language: EnglishColourGuidance: Violence, edited for language.Available on: video and DVD

Comedy Drama

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Andrew Bergman (1994)

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