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Movie Description
When a struggling art gallery owner attracts the amorous attentions of a rich divorcee he thinks he's got it made, but when he meets her disinterested sister he falls in love with her instead. Not wanting to mess up a good thing, he invents a long-lost twin brother whom he uses to romance his fiancee's sister. Hilarity and hijinks ensue.
Synopsis
When sexy con man Art Dodge meets rich, flighty Betty Kerner, the sparks fly. In fact, Betty is so taken with Art, she announces that they're getting married -- which is news to him. Then Art meets Betty's down-to-earth sister Liz, and becomes smitten.
However, Liz wants nothing to do with the randy Lothario, so the swindler creates a caring, sweet, alter-ego named Bart in order to woo her. As "Art" tries to dump Betty (a task easier said than done), "Bart" romances Liz. Will Art's juggling act lead to disaster?
Film Notes
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Region 1
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Shot in Panavision.
Produced in association with Sogetel.
Released theatrically in New York City March 15, 1996.
Though Touchstone claims that its laserdisc (8018AS) has an aspect ratio of 1.85:1, it is actually 2.35:1.
Additional cast: Gabino Diego, Alan Rich, Syd Raymond, and Louis Seeger.
Screenwriters Fernando Trueba and David Trueba (his brother) were assisted by Paul Diamond, the son of I.A.L. Diamond, Billy Wilder's writing partner for many years.
Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith reportedly fell in love while making the film. They later married, and had a baby together.
Before the film was released, it was reported that the movie was only going to open in 22 "selected" U.S. cities, not including NYC -- and might never open in NYC at all. However, the film did open in NYC during the film's first week of release after all.
Soundtrack on VERVE compact discs and cassettes.
Industry Reviews
"Antonio Banderas amply proves himself as a romantic lead, injecting charm, energy and comedic skill into [his role]..."
Variety - David Rooney (02/26/1996)
Quotations
"Honey, Rimbaud. Not Rambo. Poet. French. Dead." -- Liz (DARYL HANNAH), correcting her less intelligent sister, Betty (MELANIE GRIFFITH)
"What would Freud have made of this?" -- Dr. Huffeyer (AUSTIN PENDLETON), an adulterous psychiatrist who loses his wedding ring but then finds it.
Lines that took on added meaning because MELANIE GRIFFITH and ANTONIO BANDERAS fell in love while making the film:
"A match made in heaven!" -- Betty (MELANIE GRIFFITH), about her and Art (ANTONIO BANDERAS).
"God, you are so gorgeous, you know that? You're gonna look so good with me up at the altar." -- Betty to Art
"And then it'll all be over. Trust me." -- Art to Betty
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