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Born Yesterday

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Born Yesterday

Never underestimate the power of an underestimated woman.

5.3

1h 40m

1993

“Never underestimate the power of an underestimated woman.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Luis Mandoki

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Cast & Crew

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith

as Billie Dawn

John Goodman

John Goodman

as Harry Brock

Don Johnson

Don Johnson

as Paul Verrall

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

as Ed Deverey

Max Perlich

Max Perlich

as JJ

Michael Ensign

Michael Ensign

as Phillipe

Ben Bradlee

as Secretary Duffee

Sally Quinn

as Beatrice Duffee

William Frankfather

William Frankfather

as Senator Kelley

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