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Encyclopedia > Father of the Bride (1991 film)
Father of the Bride

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Directed by Charles Shyer
Produced by Carol Baum
Written by Frances Goodrich
Albert Hackett
Nancy Meyers
Charles Shyer
Starring Steve Martin
Diane Keaton
Kimberly Williams
Martin Short
Music by Alan Silvestri
Cinematography John Lindley
Editing by Richard Marks
Release date(s) December 20th 1991
Running time 105 min.
Language English
IMDb profile

Father of the Bride is a 1991 comedy film starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams, George Newbern, Martin Short, and Kieran Culkin. The movie's soundtrack was scored by Alan Silvestri and was influenced by Jazz and Christmas instrumentations. The Temptations (and their performance of "My Girl") joined up with several other groups and artists to add musical numbers to the movie as well. It is a remake of the 1950 movie of the same name. In 1995, a theatrical sequel, Father of the Bride Part II, was released. Image File history File links Father_of_the_bride. ... Charles Shyer (born on 11 October 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA) is an American film director, writer and producer. ... Albert Hackett (February 16, 1900 – March 16, 1995) was an American dramatist and screenwriter. ... Albert Hackett (February 16, 1900 – March 16, 1995) was an American dramatist and screenwriter. ... Nancy Jane Meyers (Born December 8, 1949 in Pennsylvania, USA) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. ... Charles Shyer (born on 11 October 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA) is an American film director, writer and producer. ... Stephen Glenn Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an American comedian, writer, producer, actor, musician and composer. ... Diane Keaton (born January 5, 1946) is an American film actress, director, and producer. ... Kimberly Williams-Paisley Kimberly Williams-Paisley (born September 14, 1971 in Rye, New York) is an American actress. ... Martin Hayter Short, CM (born March 26, 1950 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a Canadian/American actor, writer, and producer. ... Alan Silvestri (b. ... John Lindley (February 8, 1799 - November 1, 1865) was an English botanist. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Stephen Glenn Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an American comedian, writer, producer, actor, musician and composer. ... Diane Keaton (born January 5, 1946) is an American film actress, director, and producer. ... Kimberly Williams-Paisley Kimberly Williams-Paisley (born September 14, 1971 in Rye, New York) is an American actress. ... George Newbern (born December 10, 1964) is an American television and film actor. ... Martin Hayter Short, CM (born March 26, 1950 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a Canadian/American actor, writer, and producer. ... Kieran Culkin Kieran Culkin (born September 30, 1982 in New York City, New York) is an American actor. ... The Temptations (often abbreviated as The Tempts or The Temps) are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, R&B, and adult contemporary. ... This article is about the 1964 Temptations song. ... In film, a remake is a newer version of a previously released film or a newer version of the source (play, novel, story, etc. ... Father of the Bride is a 1950 comedy film which tells the story of a man trying to cope with all of the disasters that happen along the way from the time that his daughter announces that shes engaged, until the wedding actually occurs. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Father of the Bride Part II is a 1995 comedy starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. ...


This film is number 92 on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies". Bravo is a cable television network owned by NBC Universal. ...


Plot

George Banks (Steve Martin) is an ordinary, middle-class man whose 22-year-old daughter Annie (Kimberly Williams) has decided to marry a man (George Newbern) from an upper-class family. George can't think of what life would be like without his daughter and becomes slightly insane, although his wife (Diane Keaton) tries to make him happy for Annie. When the wedding takes place at their home, with a foreign wedding planner (Martin Short) taking over the ceremony, George must try to handle the fact that kids grow up.


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deseretnews.com - Movie review: Father of the Bride | Deseret Morning News Web edition (344 words)
But with "Father of the Bride," director Charles Shyer and his co-writing/producing partner Nancy Meyers have managed to bring the story of the 1950 film into the '90s, remain faithful to the source material and still make an up-to-date, warm comedy.
But there's inspired casting in Steve Martin as the father, giving the material a comic edge and demonstrating his maturity as an actor as he confronts the age-old problem of letting go when his daughter announces she is going to be married.
"Father of the Bride" is very much a family film, with only a single vulgar remark accounting for the PG rating.
Father of the Bride (1991) - A Review by David Nusair (460 words)
Father of the Bride is based on the Spencer Tracy/Elizabeth Taylor film of the same name, and follows well-to-do businessman George Banks (Steve Martin) as he attempts to deal with his daughter's upcoming nuptials.
While Father of the Bride is consistently entertaining, there's no denying that certain sections of the film are far more effective than others (which doesn't come as much of a surprise, given the relatively plotless nature of the proceedings).
Father of the Bride is a charming, engaging little movie that's elevated by some top-notch acting and a few genuinely heartwarming moments.
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