Never underestimate the power of an underestimated woman.

Born Yesterday

5.3 (97 votes)• 1993• 100m•Released

Comedy Romance

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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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Languages: English

Director: Luis Mandoki

Starring Cast: Melanie Griffith, John Goodman, Don Johnson, Edward Herrmann, Max Perlich, Michael Ensign

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