Betsy's Wedding
“The wedding picture doesn't always tell the real story.”
Synopsis
Offbeat fashion student Betsy Hopper and her straight-laced investment-banker fiancé Jake Lovell just want an intimate little wedding reception, but Betsy's father Eddie, a Long Island construction contractor, feels so threatened by Jake's rich WASP parents that he blows the ceremony up into a bank-breaking showpiece, sending his wife Lola into a financial panic.
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Betsy's Wedding (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-15
Top Cast
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Alan Alda
Eddie Hopper
Joey Bishop
Eddie's Father
Madeline Kahn
Lola Hopper
Anthony LaPaglia
Stevie Dee
Catherine O'Hara
Gloria Henner
Joe Pesci
Oscar Henner
Molly Ringwald
Betsy Hopper
Ally Sheedy
Connie Hopper
Burt Young
Georgie
Julie Bovasso
Grandma
Nicolas Coster
Harry Lovell
Bibi Besch
Nancy Lovell
Dylan Walsh
Jake Lovell
Camille Saviola
Angelica
Allan Rich
Nate Tobias
Sully Boyar
Morris (Lola's Dad)
Monica Carr
Joy
Frankie Faison
Zack Monroe
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Alda
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Alda
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- Betsy's Wedding
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.7M
- Production Studios
- Betsy's Wedding, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Martin Bregman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Alda
Alan Alda
Bruce Broughton
Kelvin Pike
Michael E. Polakow
Louis A. Stroller, Martin Bregman
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Alda
Director
Mary Malin
Costume Design
Alan Alda
Writer
Louis A. Stroller
Producer
John Jay Moore
Production Design
Martin Bregman
Producer
Kelvin Pike
Director of Photography
Michael E. Polakow
Editor
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Roy Farfel
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Betsy's Wedding
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Betsy's Wedding about?
Offbeat fashion student Betsy Hopper and her straight-laced investment-banker fiancé Jake Lovell just want an intimate little wedding reception, but Betsy's father Eddie, a Long Island construction contractor, feels so threatened by Jake's rich WASP parents that he blows the ceremony up into a bank-breaking showpiece, sending his wife Lola into a financial panic.
Who directed Betsy's Wedding?
Betsy's Wedding was directed by Alan Alda.
Who stars in Betsy's Wedding?
The principal cast of Betsy's Wedding includes Alan Alda, Joey Bishop, Madeline Kahn, Anthony LaPaglia, Catherine O'Hara.
When was Betsy's Wedding released and how long is it?
Betsy's Wedding was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Betsy's Wedding make at the box office?
Betsy's Wedding grossed $19.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Betsy's Wedding?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Betsy's Wedding was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Betsy's Wedding?
Betsy's Wedding holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).