In the 1980s, Gérard Depardieu established himself as the most high-profile film
actor of his generation in his native France. It was not until 1990, with Green
Card, his first American film, that he achieved the status of international celebrity.
Although made in the United States, Green Card is an atypical romantic comedy which
is nearer to French comedy, and is perfectly suited to Depardieu who shines in this film.
His unlikely pairing with the prickly Andie MacDowell works remarkably well, giving one
of the most inventive and improbable love stories made in recent years.
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Film Synopsis
Although they barely know each other, Georges Fauré and Brontë Parrish agree
to get married. Both see this as just a formality to enable Georges to obtain a
permit for residency in the US, a Green Card, and so that Brontë can be given tenancy
of a dream apartment. The marriage ceremony over, they go their separate ways, giving
no further thought to the matter. Then there is a problem. They must
convince government bureaucrats that they are a genuine couple. Georges moves into
Brontë's apartment to prepare for an interview, with surprising results…
Cast:Gérard Depardieu (Georges),
Andie MacDowell (Brontë),
Bebe Neuwirth (Lauren),
Gregg Edelman (Phil),
Robert Prosky (Brontë's Lawyer),
Jessie Keosian (Mrs. Bird),
Ethan Phillips (Gorsky),
Mary Louise Wilson (Mrs. Sheehan),
Lois Smith (Brontë's Parent (Mother)),
Conrad McLaren (Brontë's Parent (Father)),
Ronald Guttman (Anton),
Danny Dennis (Oscar),
Stephen Pearlman (Mr. Adler),
Victoria Boothby (Mrs. Adler),
Ann Wedgeworth (Party Guest),
Stefan Schnabel (Party Guest),
Anne Shropshire (Party Guest),
Simon Jones (Party Guest),
Malachy McCourt (Party Guest),
Emily Cho (Party Guest)
Country: France / Australia / USA
Language: English / French / Spanish
Support: Color
Runtime: 103 min
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