Marisa Ventura is a struggling single mom who works at a posh Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for her and her young son. One fateful day, hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall meets Marisa and mistakes her for a wealthy socialite. After an enchanting evening together, the two fall madly in love. But when Marisa's true identity is revealed, issues of class and social status threaten to separate them. Can two people from very different worlds overcome their differences and live happily ever after?
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Marisa Ventura is a struggling single mom who works at a posh Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for her and her young son. One fateful day, hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall meets Marisa and mistakes her for a wealthy socialite. After an enchanting evening together, the two fall madly in love. But when Marisa's true identity is revealed, issues of class and social status threaten to separate them. Can two people from very different worlds overcome their differences and live happily ever after?
Release Date
2002-12-13
Language:
EN
Budget:
$55,000,000.00
Revenue:
$154,906,693.00
Duration:
105 mins
Status:
Released
Genres:
ComedyDramaRomance
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Jennifer Lopez ( Marisa Ventura )
Ralph Fiennes ( Christopher Marshall )
Natasha Richardson ( Caroline Lane )
Stanley Tucci ( Jerry Siegel )
Tyler Posey ( Ty Ventura )
Marissa Matrone ( Stephanie Kehoe )
Frances Conroy ( Paula Burns )
Chris Eigeman ( John Bextrum )
Amy Sedaris ( Rachel Hoffberg )
Priscilla Lopez ( Veronica Ventura )
Bob Hoskins ( Lionel Bloch )
Lisa Roberts Gillan ( Cora )
Maddie Corman ( Leezette )
Sharon Wilkins ( Clarice )
Jayne Houdyshell ( Carmen )
Marilyn Torres ( Barb )
Lou Ferguson ( Keef Townsend )
Di Quon ( Lily Kim )
Liliane Thomas ( Anouk Guedj )
Raquel Shapiro ( Monique Guedj )
Ton Voogt ( Pilates Instructor )
Ray Aranha ( Bus Driver )
Emma Thaler ( Tiana )
Becky Veduccio ( Ty's Teacher )
Gayle Scott ( Frances )
Michelle Thomas ( Michelle )
Jeff Hephner ( Harold the Room Service Waiter )
Beth Dodye Bass ( Telephone Operator )
Catherine Anne Hayes ( Telephone Operator )
Millie Tirelli ( Miss V. )
Shaun Powell ( Paparazzi )
Thomas Michael Sullivan ( Paparazzi )
Michelle Vicidomini Serdaros ( Neta )
Larry Fleischman ( Full Monty )
Nicholas Wyman ( Concierge )
Richard Karron ( Harry Schiff )
Dave Rosenberg ( Reporter )
Eric Michael Gillett ( Reporter )
Mark Fairchild ( Reporter )
Joel Marsh Garland ( Reporter )
Bill Edwards ( Reporter )
Jay Edwards ( Reporter )
Amy Redford ( Reporter )
Gilbert S. Williams ( Reporter )
Bethann Shebece ( Reporter )
Patricia Lavery ( Reporter )
Margaret Harth ( Roosevelt Maid )
Tom O'Rourke ( Maddox )
Tobias Maendel ( Bellman )
Ken Goodstein ( Bellman )
Javier Picayo ( Ninth Grade Boy )
Glenn Lewis ( Lead Singer )
Mirjana Joković ( Maid )
Saundra McClain ( Maid )
Kae Shimizu ( Maid )
Daniella van Graas ( Fiancée )
Donna Karger ( NY1 Reporter )
Annika Pergament ( NY1 Reporter )
Emily Frances ( WPIX Reporter )
Paul Messina ( Journalist )
Richard Hirschfeld ( Security Man )
Larry Pine ( Mr. Lefferts )
Hillary B. Smith ( Mrs. Lefferts )
Crystal Allen ( Mr. Lefferts' Girlfriend )
Seth William Meier ( Christopher Marshall's Aide )
Stephanie Langhoff ( Christopher Marshall's Aide )
Daniel A. Thomas ( Christopher Marshall's Aide )
Joseph Siravo ( Delgado )
Gloria Colonnello ( Shopper )
Minna Rose Chung ( Shopper )
Maja Niles ( Shopper )
Brigitte Barnett ( Shopper )
Amber Gristak ( Autograph Girl )
Patrick Anderson ( Roosevelt Manager )
Michael Morris ( News Commentator )
Anthony Caforio ( Power Politician )
Cole Razzano ( Political Supporter )
Lizza Oliver ( Roosevelt Food Manager )
Carla Duren ( Singer )
Rachael L. Hollingsworth ( Singer )
Jeffrey Dinowitz ( Congressman Grey )
Sylvia Gottlieb ( Congressman Grey's Wife )
Kelly McCool ( Marshall's Aide (uncredited) )
James Mount ( Marshall's Aide (uncredited) )
Roberto Rizzo ( Politician (uncredited) )
Philippe Vonlanthen ( Robert the Butler (uncredited) )
Mizan Kirby ( Night Maid (uncredited) )
Shannon M. Hart ( Snobby Hotel Guest (uncredited) )
Eileen Beth Shapiro ( Hotel Guest (uncredited) )
Frederik Garlên ( Hotel Guest (uncredited) )
Mary Fortune ( Beresford Waitress (uncredited) )
Caroline Whitney Smith ( Police Officer (uncredited) )
Kevin Squires ( Delivery Man (uncredited) )
Conrad Korsch ( Electric Bassist - Band at Gala (uncredited) )
Michael Scovotti ( Ballroom Dancer (uncredited) )
Christopher Adeler ( Dancer (uncredited) )
Rumaisa Rahman ( News Reporter (uncredited) )
Douglas Taurel ( Paparazzi (uncredited) )
Vincent De Paul ( Photographer (uncredited) )
Barry Wetcher ( Photographer #1 (uncredited) )
Helena McInerney ( Dancer (uncredited) )
Crews
Wayne Wang Director
Kevin Wade Screenplay
John Hughes Story
Tim Gallin Stunt Driver
Janet Paparazzo Stunt Driver
Greg Finkel Second Assistant Camera
Hollis Meminger Loader
Amy Habacker Set Costumer
Tom Soluri Set Costumer
Joni M. Huth Costume Supervisor
Mitzi Haralson Costumer
Douglas Dalisera Assistant Chief Lighting Technician
John M. Gilgar Electrician
Eric Leigh Electrician
John Leigh Electrician
James M. Mah Electrician
Tim McAuliffe Electrician
Kevin Fitzpatrick Electrician
Ken Connors Generator Operator
George W. Potter Generator Operator
Patrick McGrath Dolly Grip
Howard Davidson Grip
Sean Donovan Grip
Nicolas L. Charuet Grip
Johnny Erbes-Chan Grip
Adam Snyder Grip
Tom Vulliez Grip
Billy Kerwick Key Rigging Grip
Brian Carmichael Video Assist Operator
Joseph Trammell 24 Frame Playback
Dennis Green 24 Frame Playback
Todd M. Thaler Casting
Jonathan Strauss Casting
Randall Poster Music Supervisor
Alan Silvestri Original Music Composer
Albert Wolsky Costume Design
Craig McKay Editor
Jane Musky Production Design
Karl Walter Lindenlaub Director of Photography
Charles Newirth Executive Producer
Benny Medina Executive Producer
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas Producer
Deborah Schindler Producer
Paul Schiff Producer
Richard Baratta Unit Production Manager
Glen Trotiner First Assistant Director
Dean Garvin Second Assistant Director
Richard Baratta Co-Producer
Gary Tacon Stunt Coordinator
Patricia Woodbridge Art Direction
Susan Bode Tyson Set Decoration
Sandy Hamilton Property Master
Mary Cybulski Script Supervisor
Scott Kordish Production Coordinator
Joan Altman Production Accountant
Colin Anderson Camera Operator
Colin Anderson Steadicam Operator
Gary Muller First Assistant Camera
Jennifer Joseph Assistant Costume Designer
David Davenport Wardrobe Supervisor
Mary Jo 'MJ' McGrath Wardrobe Supervisor
Anita Gibson Key Makeup Artist
Francesca Buccellato Makeup Artist
Gloria Grant Makeup Artist
Nathan J. Busch II Key Hair Stylist
Jacqueline Payne Hairstylist
Carol 'Ci Ci' Campbell Hairstylist
Margot Boccia Makeup Artist
Melissa Yonkey Hairstylist
Russell Engels Chief Lighting Technician
Richard Guinness Jr. Key Grip
Allan Byer Sound Mixer
Alfredo Viteri Boom Operator
J.C. Brotherhood Special Effects Coordinator
Lyn Pinezich Location Manager
Darrell K. Keister Assistant Art Director
Marion Kolsby Assistant Art Director
Joseph M. Tenga Assistant Art Director
Brett Pransky Art Department Coordinator
Kris Moran Assistant Property Master
Dave Weinman Leadman
James Fanning Transportation Captain
Edward Fanning Transportation Co-Captain
Barry Wetcher Still Photographer
Julie Kuehndorf Unit Publicist
Rita Murphy Harrell Casting Assistant
Lilene Mansell Dialect Coach
Willie Rosario Choreographer
Ruth Hasty Post Production Supervisor
Deirdre Slevin Associate Editor
Ben Gold First Assistant Editor
Arturo Sosa Assistant Editor
Kate Eales Assistant Editor
Megan B. Agosto Assistant Editor
Michael Kirchberger Supervising Sound Editor
Steve Bissinger Sound Effects Editor
Deborah Wallach ADR Editor
Pam DeMetruis-Thomas ADR Editor
Peter Staubli Sound Editor
Brian Chumney Assistant Sound Editor
Everett Moore Assistant Sound Editor
Bill Orrico Assistant Sound Editor
Tom Johnson Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Lora Hirschberg Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Kenneth Karman Music Editor
Joseph S. DeBeasi Music Editor
Mark McKenzie Orchestrator
Michael Hatzer Color Timer
David A. Cohen Dialogue Editor
Brick Mason Storyboard Artist
Joseph S. Alfieri Construction Coordinator
Brad Bergbom Utility Sound
Neal Luberda Rigging Grip
Richard C. Montgomery Jr. Rigging Grip
Patty Carey Assistant Location Manager
Greg Outcalt Assistant Production Coordinator
Kathryn Malone Production Secretary
Deborah Evans Assistant Accountant
Susan Strine Assistant Accountant
Laura Kreft Payroll Accountant
Thomas White Standby Carpenter
Patricia Walker Charge Scenic Artist
Michael Scarola Key Construction Grip
Henry Antonacchio Key Carpenter
John Begley Shop Electric
Alyssa Winter Swing
Ann Edgeworth Props
Jonathan Tessler Props
Joseph Aspromonti Second Second Assistant Director
Marisa Yeres Gill Producer's Assistant
Gail Laskowski Executive Producer's Assistant
John Andreae Executive Producer's Assistant
Andrew Zee Producer's Assistant
Tiana Rios Actor's Assistant
Becky Veduccio Actor's Assistant
Kelly Messias Actor's Assistant
Sam Pasha Actor's Assistant
Maggie Luellen Actor's Assistant
Alison Benson Actor's Assistant
Kathrina Miccio Stand In
James Hook Stand In
Eddie Micallef Key Set Production Assistant
Sylvia Fay Extras Casting
Lee Genick Extras Casting Assistant
Tim Monich Dialect Coach
Maureen Beitler Set Medic
Missy Simms Studio Teacher
Sarah Coatts Visual Effects Coordinator
Vivian Hengsteler Negative Cutter
Petra Holtorf Visual Effects Producer
Conny Fauser Visual Effects Supervisor
Cristin Pescosolido Digital Compositor
Jurgen Scharpf Mix Technician
Paul Schiff Second Unit Director
Anthony Jannelli Second Unit Director of Photography