Born Yesterday (1993)
Never underestimate the power of an underestimated woman.
1993 · PG · 1h 40m · Comedy, Romance
Genres: Comedy, Romance
A rich millionaire hires a sophisticated journalist to bring his somewhat dim-witted girlfriend up to the level of his peers. He fears that the showgirl's lack of etiquette may damage his own social reputation and tries to change her — but fails to realise that her enhanced eloquence will empower…
Director: Luis Mandoki
Writers: Douglas McGrath
Music by: George Fenton
Cinematography: Lajos Koltai
Editor: Lesley Walker
Box office: $18M · Rated 5.3/10 by 98 viewers
Cast
Melanie Griffith as Billie DawnJohn Goodman as Harry BrockDon Johnson as Paul VerrallEdward Herrmann as Ed DevereyMax Perlich as JJMichael Ensign as PhillipeBen Bradlee as Secretary DuffeeSally Quinn as Beatrice DuffeeWilliam Frankfather as Senator KelleyFred Thompson as Senator HedgesCeleste Yarnall as Mrs. HedgesNora Dunn as Cynthia SchreiberMore like this
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