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Prêt-à-Porter American theatrical promotional poster Directed by Robert Altman Produced by Robert Altman Scott Bushnell Written by Robert Altman Barbara Shulgasser Starring Marcello Mastroianni Sophia Loren Anouk Aimée Rupert Everett Julia Roberts Tim Robbins Kim Basinger Stephen Rea Forest Whitaker Richard E. Grant Lauren Bacall Lili Taylor Sally Kellerman Tracey Ullman Linda Hunt Teri Garr Danny Aiello Lyle Lovett
Music by Michel Legrand Cinematography Jean Lépine Pierre Mignot Editing by Geraldine Peroni Suzy Elmiger Distributed by Miramax Films
Release dates • December 23, 1994 Running time 133 minutes Country United States
Language English French Italian Russian Spanish Box office $11,300,653
Prêt-à-Porter (English: Ready to Wear) is a 1994 American satirical comedy film co-written, directed, and produced by Robert Altman and shot during the Paris, France, Fashion Week with a host of international stars, models and designers. The film may be best known for its many cameo appearances and its final scene which features two minutes of nude female models walking the catwalk. Prêt-à-Porter (film) 2
Cast • Marcello Mastroianni as Sergei/Sergio • Sophia Loren as Isabella de la Fontaine • Anouk Aimée as Simone Lowenthal • Rupert Everett as Jack Lowenthal • Julia Roberts as Anne Eisenhower • Tim Robbins as Joe Flynn • Kim Basinger as Kitty Potter • Stephen Rea as Milo O'Brannigan • Forest Whitaker as Cy Bianco • Richard E. Grant as Cort Romney • Lauren Bacall as Slim Chrysler • Lyle Lovett as Clint Lammeraux • Lili Taylor as Fiona Ulrich • Sally Kellerman as Sissy Wanamaker • Tracey Ullman as Nina Scant • Linda Hunt as Regina Krumm • Teri Garr as Louise Hamilton • Danny Aiello as Major Hamilton • Ute Lemper as Albertine • Rossy de Palma as Pilar • Chiara Mastroianni as Sophie Choiset • Jean-Pierre Cassel as Olivier de la Fontaine • Tara Leon as Kiki Simpson • Georgianna Robertson as Dane Simpson • Tom Novembre as Reggie • Anne Canovas as Violetta Romney • Jean Rochefort as Inspector Tantpis • Michel Blanc as Inspector Forget • François Cluzet as Nina's assistant • Kasia Figura as Sissy's assistant • Sam Robards as Regina's assistant • Alexandra Vandernoot as Sandra de la Notte, Sky TV Reporter As themselves • Harry Belafonte • Björk • Paolo Bulgari • Anello Capuano • Cher • Helena Christensen • David Copperfield • Gamiliana • Elsa Klensch • Serge Molitor • Claude Montana • Thierry Mugler Prêt-à-Porter (film) 3
• Tatjana Patitz • Nicola Trussardi Designers • Sonia Rykiel • Jean-Paul Gaultier • Christian Lacroix • Issey Miyake • Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior Collection Models • Susie Bick • Carla Bruni • Naomi Campbell • Linda Evangelista • Roshumba Williams • Ève Salvail • Claudia Schiffer • Adriana Sklenaříková • Tatiana Sorokko • Christy Turlington
Title Miramax considered that American audiences would not understand a French title, so they released the film in the US as Ready to Wear (Prêt-à-Porter). In other countries, the original title was used. The US DVD and VHS title was Robert Altman's Ready to Wear.
Reception Prêt-à-Porter received generally negative reviews from critics; it currently holds a 26% 'rotten' rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Box office The film debuted poorly. By the end of its run, the film grossed $11,300,653 in the domestic box office.
Accolades National Board of Review 1994 • Won: NBR Award (Best Acting by an Ensemble) for Marcello Mastroianni, Sophia Loren, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Kim Basinger, Chiara Mastroianni, Stephen Rea, Anouk Aimée, Rupert Everett, Rossy de Palma, Tara Leon, Georgianna Robertson, Lili Taylor, Ute Lemper, Forest Whitaker, Tom Novembre, Richard E. Grant, Anne Canovas, Julia Roberts, Tim Robbins, Lauren Bacall, Lyle Lovett, Tracey Ullman, Sally Kellerman, Linda Hunt, Teri Garr, Danny Aiello, Jean Rochefort, Michel Blanc Golden Globes 1995 • Nominated: Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical • Nominated: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Sophia Loren Prêt-à-Porter (film) 4
Soundtrack 1. Here Comes The Hotstepper (Heartical Mix) - Ini Kamoze 2. My Girl Josephine - Super Cat 3. Here We Come - Salt-N-Pepa 4. Natural Thing - M People 5. 70's Love Groove - Janet Jackson 6. Jump On Top Of Me - The Rolling Stones 7. These Boots Are Made For Walkin' - Sam Phillips 8. Pretty (Remix) - The Cranberries 9. Martha - Eric Mouquet/Michel Sanchez 10. Close to You - The Brand New Heavies 11. Keep Givin' Me Your Love (West End Mix) - Cece Peniston 12. Get Wild - The New Power Generation 13. Supermodel Sandwich - Terence Trent D'Arby 14. Lemon (Perfecto Mix) - U2
References
External links
• Official website (http:/ / www. miramax. com/ movie/ ready-to-wear)
• Ready to Wear (Prêt-à-Porter) (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0110907/ ) at the Internet Movie Database
• Ready to Wear (Prêt-à-Porter) (http:/ / www. allmovie. com/ movie/ v133796) at AllMovie
• Ready to Wear (Prêt-à-Porter) (http:/ / www. boxofficemojo. com/ movies/ ?id=readytowear. htm) at Box Office Mojo
• Ready to Wear (Prêt-à-Porter) (http:/ / www. rottentomatoes. com/ m/ ready_to_wear/ ) at Rotten Tomatoes Article Sources and Contributors 5 Article Sources and Contributors
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