"Never underestimate the power of an underestimated woman."

1993

1h 40m

5.3(90 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

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 her to voice her own strong opinions.

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43 members

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Melanie Griffith

Billie Dawn

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John Goodman

Harry Brock

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Don Johnson

Paul Verrall

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Edward Herrmann

Ed Deverey

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Max Perlich

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Michael Ensign

Phillipe

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Ben Bradlee

Secretary Duffee

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Sally Quinn

Beatrice Duffee

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William Frankfather

Senator Kelley

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Fred Thompson

Senator Hedges

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Celeste Yarnall

Mrs. Hedges

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Nora Dunn

Cynthia Schreiber

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Meg Wittman

Mrs. Kelley

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William Forward

Senator Duker

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Mary Gordon Murray

Bindy Duker

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Ted Raimi

Cynthia's Assistant

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Rondi Reed

Victoria Penny

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Matthew Faison

Congressman Hulse

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Kate McGregor-Stewart

Mrs. Hulse

Production

Arthur Leeds

Man at Party

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John Wesley

Senator Welch

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Andi Chapman

Mrs. Welsh

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Drew Snyder

Senator Dorn

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Terri Hanauer

Mrs. Dorn

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John Achorn

Senator Banks

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Ann Hearn

Mrs. Banks

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Gordon Reinhart

Jewelry Store Owner

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Selma Archerd

Lois

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Catherine Hausman

Valerie

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Freda Foh Shen

Maid

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Marisol Massey

Waitress

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Leroy R. Perry Jr.

Dr. Playle

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Tony Palladino

Barber

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Amanda Hendon

Manicurist

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Fritz Sperberg

Jose Perical

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Robyn Renner

Hansom Cab Driver

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Writing

Paul Guyot

Bellman

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Mary Kay Adams

Girl

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Lena Banks

Lobbyist

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Ryal Haakenson

Man at Banquet

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Aaron Michael Lacey

College Freshman

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D.H. Martin

Parking Valet

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Kiku Terasaki

Dancer

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