The 1992 film Honeymoon in Vegas is a romantic comedy about a private investigator named Jack Singer (Nicolas Cage) and his fiancée Betsy Nolan (Sarah Jessica Parker) who go to Las Vegas to get married. However, Jack loses a large amount of money to a professional gambler named Tommy Korman (James Caan), who offers to forgive Jack's debt if he can spend a weekend with Betsy.
Jack initially agrees, but he soon regrets his decision and tries to get Betsy back. However, Tommy is a powerful man and he will stop at nothing to keep Betsy. Jack must use all of his skills and resources to rescue Betsy and save their relationship.
The film explores themes of love, commitment, and redemption. Jack learns that he must be willing to fight for what he loves and that he cannot take Betsy for granted. Betsy learns that she must stand up for herself and not let anyone control her.
Honeymoon in Vegas was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $65 million at the box office. It was praised for its humor, its performances, and its heartwarming story.
The film was directed by Andrew Bergman and written by Gary Ross and Arne Olsen. It also stars Anne Bancroft, John Ratzenberger, and Peter Boyle.
Here is a more detailed plot summary:
Jack Singer and Betsy Nolan are in love and planning to get married. They decide to go to Las Vegas to have a quick wedding. However, Jack gets distracted by a casino game and loses a large amount of money to Tommy Korman, a professional gambler.
Tommy offers to forgive Jack's debt if he agrees to let Tommy spend a weekend with Betsy. Jack is desperate to pay off his debt, so he agrees. However, he soon realizes that he has made a mistake and tries to get Betsy back.
Tommy takes Betsy to his vacation home in Kauai, Hawaii. Jack follows them and tries to win Betsy back. However, Tommy is a powerful man and he will stop at nothing to keep Betsy. Jack must use all of his skills and resources to rescue Betsy and save their relationship.
In the end, Jack and Betsy are reunited and they get married. They learn that love is more important than anything else.
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Cast
- James Caan as Tommy Korman
- Nicolas Cage as Jack Singer
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Betsy Nolan Singer/Donna Korman
- Peter Boyle as Chief Orman
- Seymour Cassel as Tony Cataracts
- Pat Morita as Mahi Mahi
- Johnny Williams as Johnny Sandwich
- John Capodice as Sally Molars
- Robert Costanzo as Sidney Tomashefsky
- Anne Bancroft as Bea Singer
- Tony Shalhoub as Buddy Walker
- Burton Gilliam as Roy Bacon
- Clearance Giddens as Black Elvis
- Ben Stein as Walter
- Brent Hinkley as Vern
- Bruno Mars (credited as Bruno Hernandez) as Little Elvis
Director: Andrew Bergman
Writers: Andrew Bergman
Box Office Gross: $35,208,854
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Genre: Comedy Romance Thriller
Release Date: August 28, 1992