Born Yesterday
“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.
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Born Yesterday Trailer Vhs
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-28
Top Cast
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Melanie Griffith
Billie Dawn
John Goodman
Harry Brock
Don Johnson
Paul Verrall
Edward Herrmann
Ed Deverey
Max Perlich
JJ
Michael Ensign
Phillipe
Ben Bradlee
Secretary Duffee
Sally Quinn
Beatrice Duffee
William Frankfather
Senator Kelley
Fred Thompson
Senator Hedges
Celeste Yarnall
Mrs. Hedges
Nora Dunn
Cynthia Schreiber
Meg Wittman
Mrs. Kelley
William Forward
Senator Duker
Mary Gordon Murray
Bindy Duker
Ted Raimi
Cynthia's Assistant
Rondi Reed
Victoria Penny
Matthew Faison
Congressman Hulse
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Mandoki
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas McGrath
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Born Yesterday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $18M
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Mandoki
Douglas McGrath, Garson Kanin
George Fenton
Lajos Koltai
Lesley Walker
D. Constantine Conte, Stratton Leopold
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Mandoki
Director
Douglas McGrath
Screenplay
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
D. Constantine Conte
Producer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Lajos Koltai
Director of Photography
Lesley Walker
Editor
Lawrence G. Paull
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born Yesterday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Born Yesterday about?
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.
Who directed Born Yesterday?
Born Yesterday was directed by Luis Mandoki.
Who stars in Born Yesterday?
The principal cast of Born Yesterday includes Melanie Griffith, John Goodman, Don Johnson, Edward Herrmann, Max Perlich.
When was Born Yesterday released and how long is it?
Born Yesterday was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Born Yesterday make at the box office?
Born Yesterday grossed $18M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Born Yesterday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Born Yesterday was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born Yesterday?
Born Yesterday holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).