It Could Happen to You (1994)

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Written by Jane Anderson

Directed by Andrew Bergman

Also known as "Atraídos Pelo Destino", "La Lotería del Amor", "Milliardaire malgré lui"

Running Time: 115 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1994

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Charlie Lang (Nicolas Cage) is a cop who finds himself unable to tip Yvonne Biasi (Bridget Fonda) after a cup of coffee down at the local cafe.

As way of an apology, and thank you for service, he promises that if his numbers come up on the lottery, he'll share the winnings with her.

Not expecting it at all, Lo and behold, the next day he finds he's $4,000,000 richer as his numbers are picked. So Yvonne gets her $2M and everyone goes home happy?

No. A spanner is thrown into the works in the shape of Muriel (Rosie Perez), Charlie's wife, who wants to keep all the dosh for herself, and definately does NOT want to share it with a waitress.

Based on a true story, this is a gentle, feel-good romantic comedy. Isaac Hayes turns in an excellent role as the tabloid journalist covering the story and Perez revels in her role as the hard-hearted, money-grabbing villain.

Cast

Image for Nicolas CageNicolas CageCharlie Lang
Bridget FondaYvonne Biasi
Rosie PerezMuriel Lang
Wendell PierceBo Williams
Image for Isaac HayesIsaac HayesAngel
Víctor RojasJesu
Seymour CasselJack Gross
Image for Stanley TucciStanley TucciEddie Biasi
J.E. FreemanSal Bontempo
Red ButtonsWalter Zakuto
Richard JenkinsC. Vernon Hale
Robert DorfmanWalter
Charles BuschTimothy
Beatrice WindeJudge
Ginny YangMrs. Sun

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