
Pretty Woman
A cutthroat corporate raider teams up with a savvy streetwalker he hires for a night, forcing him to balance high‑stakes mergers with navigating the glittering but treacherous world of Hollywood’s elite.
“She walked off the street, into his life and stole his heart.”
Synopsis
Vivian is a free-spirited, street-smart young woman when she crosses paths with the refined billionaire Edward, leading to a week-long business arrangement. As their lives intertwine, Vivian's vibrant energy begins to challenge Edward's rigid, no-nonsense lifestyle, and the two find themselves learning from each other while gradually developing feelings for one another.
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A crew of 83+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Raja GosnellShot by Charles MinskyScored by James Newton HowardDesigned by Albert Brenner
Box Office
1990 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 33× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$463.4M
US & Canada: $178.4M — 38% of worldwide · International: $285.0M (62%)
Opening weekend: $11.3M — 6% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $15.9M — 9% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,325 theaters
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- Mujer Bonitaes
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Cast & Crew
83 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Richard Gere
as Edward Lewis
Julia Roberts
as Vivian Ward
Jason Alexander
as Philip Stuckey
Ralph Bellamy
as James Morse
Laura San Giacomo
as Kit De Luca
Alex Hyde White
as David Morse
Hector Elizondo
as The Hotel Manager
Amy Yasbeck
as Elizabeth Stuckey
Elinor Donahue
as Bridget
Judith Baldwin
as Susan
Jason Randal
as Magician
Bill Applebaum
as Howard
Supporting cast
63Tracy Bjork
as Female Guest
Gary Greene
as Male Guest
Billy Gallo
as Carlos
Abdul Salaam El Razzac
as Happy Man
Hank Azaria
as Detective
Larry Hankin
as Landlord
Julie Paris
as Rachel
Rhonda Hansome
as Bermuda
Harvey Keenan
as Man in Car
Marty Nadler
as Tourist Man
Lynda Goodfriend
as Tourist Woman
Reed Anthony
as Cruiser
Frank Campanella
as Pops
Jackie O Brien
as Artist
Cheri Caspari
as Angel
Scott Marshall
as Skateboard Kid
Patrick Richwood
as Night Elevator Operator Dennis
Kathleen Marshall
as Day Desk Clerk
Laurelle Mehus
as Night Desk Clerk
Don Feldstein
as Male Desk Clerk
Marvin Braverman
as Room Service Waiter
Al Sapienza
as Night Doorman
Jeff Michalski
as Day Doorman
James Patrick Stuart
as Day Bellhop
Lloyd T Williams
as Bellhop
R Darrell Hunter
as Darryl The Limo Driver
James Patrick Dunne
as Lounge Pianist
Valorie Armstrong
as Woman in Lobby
Steve Restivo
as Italian Businessman
Rodney Kageyama
as Japanese Businessman
Douglas Stitzel
as American Businessman
Larry Miller
as Mr. Hollister
Dey Young
as Snobby Saleswoman
Shane Ross
as Marie
Carol Williard
as Saleswoman
Minda Burr
as Saleswoman
Robyn Peterson
as Saleswoman
Mariann Aalda
as Saleswoman
Rc Everbeck
as Tie Salesman
Michael French
as Maitre D'
Allan Kent
as Waiter
Stacy Keach Sr
as Senator Adams
Lucinda Crosby
as Olsen Sister
Nancy Locke
as Olsen Sister
Calvin Remsberg
as Sod Stomping Announcer
Lloyd Nelson
as Game Announcer
Norman Large
as Polite Husband
Tracy Reiner
as Woman at Car
Tom Nolan
as Vance
John David Carson
as Mark
Daniel Bardol
as Jake
Karin Calabro
as "Violetta"
Bruce Eckstut
as "Alfredo"
Amzie Strickland
as Matron
Mychael Bates
as Usher
Garry Marshall
as Bum Tour Guide (uncredited)
Rio Hackford
as Street Junkie (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
as Man in Theatre Box (uncredited)
Charles Minsky
as Janitor with Water Hose (uncredited)
Randall Rutledge
as Security Guard (uncredited)
John Simone
as Waiter (uncredited)
Robert Buckingham
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Francoise Ruggieri
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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