A man wanting to stay in the US enters into a marriage of convenience, but it turns into more than that.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Gérard Depardieu | ... |
Georges
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| Andie MacDowell | ... |
Brontë
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| Bebe Neuwirth | ... |
Lauren
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| Gregg Edelman | ... |
Phil
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| Robert Prosky | ... |
Brontë's Lawyer
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| Jessie Keosian | ... |
Mrs. Bird
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| Ethan Phillips | ... |
Gorsky
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| Mary Louise Wilson | ... |
Mrs. Sheehan
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| Lois Smith | ... |
Brontë's Parent (Mother)
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Conrad McLaren | ... |
Brontë's Parent (Father)
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| Ronald Guttman | ... |
Anton
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Danny Dennis | ... |
Oscar
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| Stephen Pearlman | ... |
Mr. Adler
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Victoria Boothby | ... |
Mrs. Adler
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| Ann Wedgeworth | ... |
Party Guest
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| Stefan Schnabel | ... |
Party Guest
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Anne Shropshire | ... |
Party Guest
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| Simon Jones | ... |
Party Guest
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| Malachy McCourt | ... |
Party Guest
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Emily Cho | ... |
Party Guest
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| John Spencer | ... |
Harry
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| Ann Dowd | ... |
Peggy
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| Novella Nelson | ... |
Marriage Celebrant
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John Scanlan | ... |
House Committee
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| Arthur Anderson | ... |
House Committee
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Vasek Simek | ... |
Maitre D'
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Christian Mulot | ... |
Waiter
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| Francis Dumaurier | ... |
Waiter
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Ernesto Gasco | ... |
Butler
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Jeb Handwerger | ... |
Oscar's Child
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Michael David Tanney | ... |
Oscar's Child
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| Conrad Roberts | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Edward S. Feldman | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Chris Odo | ... |
Immigration Supervisor
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Michele Nevirs | ... |
Immigration Clerk
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| Rick Aviles | ... |
Vincent
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| Abdoulaye NGom | ... |
Street Beggar
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Clint Chin | ... |
Flower Seller
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Larry Wright | ... |
Drummer
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| Diane Kimbrell | ... |
Business Woman (uncredited)
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| Timothy Stickney | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Peter Weir | ||
Written by
| Peter Weir | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Edward S. Feldman | ... | executive producer |
| Jean Gontier | ... | co-producer |
| Ira Halberstadt | ... | associate producer |
| Duncan Henderson | ... | co-producer |
| Peter Weir | ... | producer |
Music by
| Hans Zimmer | ||
Cinematography by
| Geoffrey Simpson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| William M. Anderson | ... | (as William Anderson) |
Editorial Department
| Nick Breslin | ... | assistant film editor: Australia (as Nicholas Breslin) |
| Arthur Cambridge | ... | color timer |
| Nick Cole | ... | assistant film editor: Australia (as Nicholas Cole) |
| Rosemary Dority | ... | post-production coordinator: Australia |
| Louise Innes | ... | additional film editor: Australia |
| Robin Judge | ... | assistant film editor: Australia |
| Rick Lisle | ... | assistant film editor: Australia |
| Julian MacDonald | ... | apprentice film editor: Australia |
| Armen Minasian | ... | assistant film editor: USA |
| Emily Paine | ... | assistant film editor: USA |
| Michelle Pazer | ... | assistant film editor: USA |
| Karen Psaltis | ... | negative matcher |
| Marie-Pierre Renaud | ... | assistant film editor: USA |
| Lee Smith | ... | additional film editor: Australia |
| Plummy Tucker | ... | apprentice film editor: USA |
Casting By
| Dianne Crittenden | ||
Production Design by
| Wendy Stites | ||
Art Direction by
| Christopher Nowak | ||
Set Decoration by
| John H. Anderson | ... | (as John Anderson) |
| Ted Glass | ||
Makeup Department
| Marie-Hélène Bugnet | ... | additional makeup artist (as Marie-Helene Bugnet) |
| Sharon Ilson | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Bette Iverson | ... | hair stylist (as Bette L. Iverson) |
| Marie-France Vassel | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Depardieu |
Production Management
| Ira Halberstadt | ... | unit production manager |
| Daniel J. Heffner | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
| Angel Pine | ... | post production executive (uncredited) |
| Steven Tyler Sahlein | ... | assistant post production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Alan B. Curtiss | ... | first assistant director |
| Robert Huberman | ... | dga trainee |
| John Rusk | ... | second second assistant director |
| Liz Ryan | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Tommy Allen | ... | property master |
| Anthony Baldasare | ... | set dresser |
| Joan Brockschmidt | ... | greenperson (as Joni Brockschmidt) |
| Jem Cohen | ... | assistant property master |
| June DeCamp | ... | chargeman scenic artist |
| Anthony Dunne | ... | construction coordinator |
| Peter Hackman | ... | camera stand-by scenic artist (as Peter G. Hackman) |
| Jeff Naparstek | ... | set dresser |
| Ken Nelson | ... | key set builder (as Kenneth D. Nelson) |
| Jack Ranson | ... | key set builder |
| Jon Ringbom | ... | chargeman scenic artist (as John Ringbom) |
| Scott Rosenstock | ... | lead man |
| Lindsey Smith | ... | art department coordinator |
| Michele Sommer | ... | assistant property master (as Michele M. Sommer) |
| Zack Tobin | ... | construction assistant |
| Peter von Bartheld | ... | set dresser (as Peter Von Bartheld) |
| Keith Wall | ... | set dresser |
| Shirley Belwood | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Elise Bennett | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Beth Kuhn | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Steve Burgess | ... | foley: Australia |
| Julius Chan | ... | multi-track engineer: Australia |
| Bernard Chaumeil | ... | boom operator |
| Jeanine Chiavlo | ... | dialogue editor: Australia (as Jeanine Chialvo) |
| Pierre Gamet | ... | post-production sound mixer: Australia |
| Phil Judd | ... | sound re-recording mixer: Australia |
| Gerry Long | ... | foley: Australia |
| Paula Lourie | ... | assistant sound editor: Australia |
| Ian McLoughlin | ... | soundfirm technical coordinator: Australia |
| Wayne Pashley | ... | sound effects editor: Australia |
| Livia Ruzic | ... | dialogue editor: Australia |
| Lee Smith | ... | sound designer: Australia |
| Peter Townend | ... | sound effects editor: Australia |
| Karin Whittington | ... | dialogue editor: Australia |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Cowland | ... | optical |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Adams | ... | grip (as Bob Adams) |
| Arthur Blum | ... | dolly grip |
| Lynn Breschel | ... | electrician |
| Andy Day | ... | best boy electric (as Andrew Day) |
| François Duhamel | ... | still photographer |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | key grip (as Robert Feldman) |
| Ken Ferris | ... | camera operator |
| Morris Flam | ... | gaffer |
| Jonathan Graham | ... | best boy grip |
| Bruno Guillochon | ... | additional assistant camera |
| Hugues de Haeck | ... | additional camera operator (as Hughes De Haeck) |
| Andy Harris | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bob Marshak | ... | still photographer |
| Brian P. Regan | ... | electrician |
| Eric Swanek | ... | first assistant camera |
| David S. Tuttman | ... | second assistant camera |
| Kermit Cole | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Joy Dickson | ... | casting associate |
| Judie Fixler | ... | extras casting: Todd Thaler Casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jennifer Ingram | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Marilyn Matthews | ... | associate costume designer |
| Roseann Milano | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Ingrid Price | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Rosie Zingalis | ... | seamstress |
Location Management
| Maria T. Bierniak | ... | location assistant |
| Daniel Strol | ... | location coordinator |
| Marcia Lappin Themelis | ... | location manager |
| John J. Healey | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
| Marcia L. Lappin | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
| Robin F. Samson | ... | location assistant (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Brendan Morley | ... | music engineer: Australia |
Script and Continuity Department
| Eva Z. Cabrera | ... | script supervisor |
| Geneviève Château-Mabire | ... | continuity (as Genevieve Chateau) |
Transportation Department
| Kevin Keefe | ... | transportation captain |
| Edward O'Donnell | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Todd Arnow | ... | production controller |
| Glenn Athaide | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Carol Bawer | ... | production assistant |
| Dana Belcastro | ... | assistant: Mr. Halberstadt |
| Maimouna Bodian | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Richard Bossbady | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Beth Boyd | ... | office assistant (as Beth A. Boyd) |
| Fran Burke | ... | title designer |
| Pierre Cailliarec | ... | production assistant (as Pierre Caillieriac) |
| Gilbert Cruz | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Katharine Ann Curtiss | ... | production coordinator (as Kathy Curtiss) |
| Carla Demolfetto | ... | craft service |
| David Dreishpoon | ... | craft service |
| Christian Fuin | ... | second unit supervisor |
| Sean Fuller | ... | electric assistant |
| Gina Gallagher | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Jay Gibson | ... | production assistant |
| Garry Goodrow | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group (as Gary Goodrow) |
| Heather McGrath Jacobs | ... | office assistant (as Heather McGrath) |
| Sondra James | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Tanya Johnson | ... | production assistant |
| Paul Kijzer | ... | financial consultant |
| David H. Kramer | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group (as David Kramer) |
| Joan LaFontaine | ... | assistant: Mr. Feldman |
| Enzo Linardi | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Michelle Lucien | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Dominic Marcus | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group (as Dominick Marcus) |
| Felix Morales | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Kelly Muse | ... | office assistant |
| Wai Ng | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group (as Jerry Ng) |
| Jan Nizen | ... | assistant auditor |
| Jayne Marla Nozik | ... | office assistant |
| Megan O'Brien | ... | production assistant |
| Aaron Payne | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Janice Pendarvis | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Jane Rosenberg | ... | production office coordinator |
| Maurice Schell | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Craig Sechler | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Lauren Beth Strogoff | ... | unit publicist |
| Meher Tatna | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Susan Telcher | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Sinclair Tenenbaum | ... | legal service |
| Irene Velázquez | ... | adr loop group: David Kramer's Looping Group |
| Andy Weltman | ... | assistant: Mr. Weir |
| Solomon J. LeFlore | ... | Production financing (uncredited) |
| Thomas Patrick Petrilla | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Will Cressler | ... | special thanks |
| John Ptak | ... | special appreciation |
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures (presents)
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) (with the participation of)
- DD Productions
- Greencard Productions
- Rio
- Sédif Productions
- Union Générale Cinématographique (UGC)
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1990) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1990) (Greece) (VHS)
- Roadshow Films (1991) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Union Générale Cinématographique (UGC) (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1991) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1991) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1991) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1991) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1991) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Gativideo (1991) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Touchstone Home Video (1991) (Germany) (VHS)
- VideoVisa (1991) (Mexico) (VHS)
- WGN (1994) (United States) (tv)
- Buena Vista International (2002) (Argentina) (re-release)
- Buena Vista International (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2002) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2002) (Argentina) (VHS) (re-edited)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- Touchstone Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2003) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2014) (Spain) (DVD)
- Disney Channel (2015) (Germany) (tv)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2016) (Australia) (DVD)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Disney+ (2021) (Canada) (video) (VOD) (Star)
- Disney+ (2021) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD) (Star)
- Abril Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Turkey) (DVD)
- Touchstone Home Entertainment (Turkey) (DVD)
- Touchstone Home Entertainment (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- American Irish Historical Society (thanks)
- Camera Mart (grip and lighting equipment)
- Completion Bond Company (completion guarantee)
- DuArt Film and Video (production dailies)
- Guinness Mahon and Company (financial services)
- Judy Garland & Associates (transportation)
- New York City Parks Department (thanks)
- New York State Governor's Office for Motion Picture & Television Development (thanks)
- Pacific Studios II (chromatrans background)
- Pierson, Heldring & Pierson N.V. (financial services)
- Soundfirm (dubbing facilities)
- Spectrum Films (post-production facilities)
- The Green Guerillas of New York (thanks)
- The New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre & Broadcasting (thanks)
- Todd Thaler Casting (extras casting)
- Varèse Sarabande (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In New York City, American Brontë Parrish and Frenchman Georges Fauré enter into a marriage of convenience, not even meeting until the day of the civil marriage ceremony, introduced by their mutual friend Anton who arranged the union. Brontë and Georges don't expect to see each other again until they have each gotten what they wanted out of the marriage and are filing for divorce. Aspiring composer Georges has been in the States for five months, has long overstayed his tourist visa, and wants to be a permanent resident to get his green card, and marrying an American will solve that issue. Brontë, a horticulturist, needs to be married to obtain her dream apartment, which contains a geenhouse with a collection of exotic but currently-neglected plans, plus an expansive patio where she can grow plants for her research. Their plans are thrown for a loop when representatives from immigration services make a surprise visit to Brontë's new apartment--supposedly her and Georges' new apartment--in a clampdown on such marriages of convenience which constitute fraud. Brontë's lawyer advises that Georges should move into the apartment until their final hearing with immigration services, during which time they must get to know each other to convince immigration services that their marriage is not just one of convenience. Spending time together might be difficult for both but especially for Brontë as they try to hide their marriage from her friends and family, including her parents with their own idiosyncrasies and her current boyfriend Phil with whom she works. This means keeping them away from the apartment, as the building managers know her only as Mrs. Fauré and not Miss Parrish. But the biggest issue might be overcoming their fundamental differences as humans. They might find that the ultimate end prize is not what would happen after a successful meeting with the immigration representatives. Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | An irresistibly charming comedy! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Star Andie MacDowell was totally surprised when Peter Weir asked her to gain weight. She had always been asked to do the opposite. See more » |
| Goofs | Georges repeatedly tells immigration officers about his Africa trips. The script overlooks that fact that INS would have or request a copy of his passport to process his case. In real life, INS would have realized immediately that the Africa story was not real: no entry/departure stamps in his passport. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Green Card/Almost an Angel/Hamlet/Come See the Paradise/Alice (1990). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Holdin' On See more » |
| Quotes |
Brontë Mitchell Faure:
We don't have to like each other. We just have to get married. See more » |