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The 1992 romantic comedy film *Honeymoon in Vegas* stars Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, and James Caan. The movie was written and directed by Andrew Bergman and was released on August 28, 1992. It follows the story of a man who, after promising his mother on her deathbed that he would never marry, decides to tie the knot with his girlfriend in Las Vegas. However, things take a turn when a wealthy gambler intervenes, leading to a series of comedic and romantic mishaps. The film features unique elements such as a group of Elvis impersonators and has received mixed reviews, with some praising the cast's performances and others finding it lacking in humour. *Honeymoon in Vegas* is available for streaming and download on platforms like Amazon Video and Apple TV.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Release date | 28 August 1992 |
| Rating | PG-13 |
| Runtime | 96 minutes |
| Director | Andrew Bergman |
| Writer | Andrew Bergman |
| Starring | James Caan, Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker |
| Plot | Jack, who has promised his mother he would never marry, decides to marry his girlfriend Betsy in Las Vegas. Before the wedding, Betsy catches the eye of a wealthy gambler, Tommy Korman, who wins $65,000 from Jack in a poker game and offers to erase the debt if Betsy spends the weekend with him. |
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Where to watch/stream Honeymoon in Vegas
The 1992 comedy movie Honeymoon in Vegas can be bought or rented for streaming on Amazon Video and Apple TV. It can also be bought on Amazon Video as a download.
The film stars James Caan, Nicolas Cage, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
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Plot summary of Honeymoon in Vegas
"Honeymoon in Vegas" is a 1992 romantic comedy-thriller film starring Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, and James Caan. It was written and directed by Andrew Bergman and features a soundtrack composed mainly of Elvis Presley songs. The film follows the story of Jack Singer (Cage), a private investigator dealing with many broken relationships, and his girlfriend Betsy Nolan (Parker).
Jack and Betsy have been dating for five years, and Betsy wants to get married. However, Jack is reluctant to commit due to a promise he made to his mother on her deathbed never to marry. To please Betsy, Jack eventually suggests a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas to get married. During their stay at Bally's Hotel, Betsy catches the eye of Tommy Korman (Caan), a wealthy gambler who notices her resemblance to his late wife, Donna.
Tommy lures Jack into a high-stakes poker game and wins $65,000 from him. He then offers to erase the debt in exchange for a weekend with Betsy. Jack becomes insanely jealous and pursues Betsy and Tommy to Hawaii, where he discovers that Tommy has taken her to his vacation home in Kauai. With the help of his friend, a taxi driver named Mahi Mahi, Tommy tries to delay Jack's interference. However, Jack steals the taxi and races to the airport, determined to get back to Vegas and win Betsy back.
In a desperate attempt to regain Betsy's love, Jack joins a group of skydiving Elvis impersonators and parachutes into her arms. Betsy realizes that her decision to marry Tommy was too rash, and she happily reunites with Jack. In the end, Jack and Betsy get married in a small Las Vegas chapel, with the Flying Elvises as guests.
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Cast of Honeymoon in Vegas
The cast of Honeymoon in Vegas, a 1992 romantic comedy film, includes:
- Nicolas Cage as Jack Singer, a private eye who swears to his mother on her deathbed that he will never marry.
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Betsy, Jack's girlfriend, who wants to get married and start a family.
- James Caan as Tommy Korman, a wealthy professional gambler who notices Betsy's resemblance to his late wife and arranges a crooked poker game with Jack.
- Bruno Mars as Little Elvis, a six-year-old singer.
The film also features a supporting cast including Jack's dentist friend, Sally Molars, and Tommy's taxi driver friend, Mahi Mahi.
A musical stage version of the film was later produced, starring Tony Danza as Tommy Korman, with Rob McClure and Brynn O'Malley in the Paper Mill production.
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Filming locations of Honeymoon in Vegas
The 1992 romantic comedy "Honeymoon in Vegas" starring Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, and James Caan was filmed in several locations across the United States. The film's production began in August 1991 and was underway in Las Vegas by September of that year.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The eponymous city of sin features heavily in the film, with Bally's Casino Resort (now Horseshoe Las Vegas) serving as a prominent filming location. The resort, located at 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd, was featured in several scenes, including the pool area, front entrance, theater, and casino. The Chapel of the Bells wedding chapel, located at 2233 Las Vegas Blvd S, was also used for filming. Other locations in Las Vegas include 18 E Fremont St and the Plaza Hotel and Casino at 1 N Main St.
New York City, New York
The film also includes scenes filmed in New York City. Jack Singer, played by Nicolas Cage, stands inside a phone booth on the corner of Sutton Pl and Sutton Sq. He visits his teacher girlfriend Betsy at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, located at 33 Central Park West. While walking home, they pass by stores on the block of 259 Bleecker St. The couple is also seen observing a couple leaving the Warwick New York hotel at 65 W 54th St. They enjoy a dinner at a restaurant that was likely located at 120 Mulberry St (now Buona Notte).
Kaua'i, Hawaii
Filming in Kaua'i, Hawaii, concluded in November 1991. The Inn on the Cliffs restaurant, located at the Westin Kauai Hotel, was featured in the film, as was the National Tropical Botanical Garden. A house on Anini Beach served as Tommy Korman's Hawaiian residence.
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Musical stage adaptation of Honeymoon in Vegas
The musical adaptation of the 1992 film Honeymoon in Vegas premiered on Broadway in January 2015. The musical is based on the film of the same name, written and directed by Andrew Bergman, who also wrote the book for the musical. With music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, the production features a wonderful score by the Tony-winning composer.
The story centres on an unusual love triangle between Jack, Betsy, and Tommy. Jack, a Brooklynite with an extreme fear of marriage, finally gets up the nerve to propose to his girlfriend Betsy, and they plan to elope to Las Vegas. However, once there, Betsy catches the attention of Tommy, a wealthy gambler whose late wife Donna bore an uncanny resemblance to Betsy. Tommy decides to steal Betsy from Jack and invites him to a private poker game, where Jack ends up owing him money. Tommy offers to erase the debt in exchange for a weekend with Betsy, and the desperate couple agrees. Jack eventually discovers Tommy's plan and races to stop the wedding, parachuting into Betsy's arms, and the couple marries on the spot.
The musical features a cast of colourful characters, including skydiving Elvis impersonators, sexy chorus girls, and a singing chorus of Flying Elvises. The set design by Anna Louizos was described by Marilyn Stasio of Variety as "garishly witty", while Ben Brantley of The New York Times called the show "bright and bouncy" and "a real-live, old-fashioned, deeply satisfying Broadway musical". The London premiere in 2017 received rave reviews and three standing ovations.
The musical adaptation of Honeymoon in Vegas brings the fun and romance of the original film to the stage, with a delightful mix of comedy, romance, and unforgettable songs and characters.
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Frequently asked questions
The movie is about a man, Jack Singer, who promised his mother on her deathbed that he would never marry. Despite this, his girlfriend Betsy wants to get married and start a family, so the couple decide to get married in Las Vegas. In Las Vegas, Betsy catches the eye of a wealthy gambler, Tommy Korman, who hustles Jack into losing $65,000 in a poker game. Tommy proposes that he will forgive Jack's debt if Betsy spends the weekend with him. Betsy agrees, thinking Betsy is procrastinating the wedding, and the rest of the movie follows Jack's attempts to get her back.
The movie stars Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, and James Caan.
You can buy or rent the movie on Amazon Video or Apple TV.
Yes, a musical stage version of the movie was written by Jason Robert Brown and Andrew Bergman. The musical debuted at the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway on January 15, 2015.
The movie is rated PG-13.
