Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall, from a screenplay by J.F. Lawton. The film stars Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, and features Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy (in his final performance), Laura San Giacomo, and Jason Alexander in supporting roles. The film's story centers on Hollywood escort Vivian Ward and wealthy businessman Edward Lewis. Vivian is hired to be Edward's escort for several business and social functions, and their relationship develops during her week-long stay with him. The film's title Pretty Woman is based on the 1964 song "Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison. The original screenplay was titled “3,000,” and was written by then-struggling screenwriter J.F. Lawton.
Plot
One night, leaving a business party in the Hollywood Hills, Edward takes his lawyer Philip's Lotus Esprit and finds himself in the red-light district on Hollywood Boulevard. There he meets an absolutely beautiful but struggling prostitute Vivian Ward.
Cast
- Al Sapienza
- Alex Hyde-White
- Amy Yasbeck
- Andrea Parker
- Charles Minsky
- Dey Young
- Elinor Donahue
- Frank Campanella
- Garry Marshall
- Hank Azaria
- Héctor Elizondo
- James Patrick Stuart
- Jason Alexander
- Julia Roberts
- Larry Hankin
- Larry Miller
- Laura San Giacomo
- Lynda Goodfriend
- Ralph Bellamy
- Richard Gere
- Scott Marshall