When his long-suffering schoolteacher girlfriend Betsy (Sarah Jessica Parker) threatens to leave him if he doesn’t marry her, small-time gumshoe Jack Singer (Nicolas Cage) breaks a promise he made to his dying mother that he would never wed, and proposes.
But when the two arrive in Las Vegas for the quickie ceremony, Jack loses Betsy for a weekend to crooked professional gambler Tommy Korman (James Caan) after a game of poker.
Initially disgusted, Betsy becomes captivated by Korman, leaving Jack having to fight to win her back.
Director Andrew Bergman remains a much-underrated talent and expertly blends the classic elements of farce with a healthy dash of eccentricity to produce a delightful comedy.
Bergman largely steers clear of the gloopy sentimentality that mars so many other romantic comedies and stages a stunning finale with parachuting Elvis impersonators.
There are also some fine supporting performances from the distinguished cast, which includes Anne Bancroft, Peter Boyle, and Seymour Cassel.
Jack Singer
Nicolas Cage Tommy Korman
James Caan Betsy Nolan/Donna
Sarah Jessica Parker Mahi
Pat Morita Johnny Sandwich
Johnny Williams Sally Molars
John Capodice Sidney Tomashefsky
Robert Costanzo Bea Singer
Anne Bancroft Chief Orman
Peter Boyle Roy
Burton Gilliam Vern
Brent Hinkley Lyle
Dean Hallo Tony Cataracts
Seymour Cassel Sid Feder
Jerry Tarkanian Eddie Wong
Keone Young Niko
Danny Kamekona Chris
John Mcmahon Laura
Lisa Ann Poggi Walter
Ben Stein David
Teddy Bergman
Director
Andrew Bergman
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