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The very different Betsy and Jake are getting married. They want a small wedding, but their dads want to give them a huge one.The very different Betsy and Jake are getting married. They want a small wedding, but their dads want to give them a huge one.The very different Betsy and Jake are getting married. They want a small wedding, but their dads want to give them a huge one.
- Awards
- 3 nominations
Frankie Faison
- Zack Monroe
- (as Frankie R. Faison)
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- Writer
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- GoofsAt the construction site in New York, George and Stevie Dee never wear protection helmets, which is a standard procedure involving authorized and unauthorized personnel working or visiting the site (even Eddie uses a helmet and he's a visitor just like Stevie and George are).
- Quotes
Connie Hopper: I'm a cop, and you're... not.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Oprah Winfrey Show: Summer Movie Previews (1990)
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Bet on Betsy for an entertaining film that was before its time, in many aspects
Betsy Hopper (Molly Ringwald) has an unusual family heritage. Her mother, Lola (Madeleine Kahn) is of Jewish extraction while Eddie, her dad (Alan Alda) has Italian-Catholic roots. When the elder Hoppers got married, long ago, there were so many issues for their two families that their wedding was simple trip to a justice of the peace. Now, Betsy, an offbeat fashion designer, has fallen for banker Luke (Dylan Walsh), whose wealthy family is as whitebread as they come. When the young adults announce an engagement, Betsy tells everyone that they want a very simple wedding. But, not to be outdone by his future in-laws, Eddie insists on throwing something more elaborate. This, even when his construction business has some problems, especially cash flow. Turning to his sister's husband (Joe Pesci) for help, Ed soon realizes he is dealing with mobster loan money from two gents, Stevie Dee (Anthony LaPaglia) and an elder mafia man (Burt Young). Things get even more in a tangle when Stevie falls for Betsy's single older sister, Connie (Ally Sheedy), who has been in a funk since the time of Betsy's announcement. From the wedding invitations to the menu to the choice of a wedding gown, Betsy has to battle the family system for what she wants. Will the ceremony go smoothly and lovingly? This movie, more than twenty years old, has some choice statements about everything from class to religion to money that seem equally relevant today. The large cast, which also includes Joey Bishop and Catherine O'Hara as well as those listed above, is truly great. The New York setting is glamorous while the costumes are well inspired. Then, too, the story and direction ring true to life again and again. Bet on Betsy, if you like family comedies. It is a simple pleasure for most viewers.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $19,740,070
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,662,488
- Jun 24, 1990
- Gross worldwide
- $19,740,070
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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