Ready to Wear
Brief Synopsis
Story revolves around the lives of 50 characters, including designers, models, editors, photographers, buyers and groupies during the days of the March Pret-A-Porter (Ready to Wear) high-fashion trade shows in Paris.
Cast & Crew
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Robert Altman
Director
Julia Roberts
Anne Eisenhower--"Houston Chronicle" Reporter
Tim Robbins
Joe Flynn--Sportswriter
Stephen Rea
Milo O'Brannagan--Star Photographer
Lauren Bacall
Slim Chrysler--Ex-Fashion Editor
Marcello Mastroianni
Sergei (Sergio)--Mysterious Russian Tailor
Film Details
Also Known As
Pret-a-Porter, Prêt-à-Porter - den nakna sanningen, Prêt-à-Porter: Ready to Wear
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Miramax International; Miramax International
Distribution Company
ALLIANCE RELEASING/MIRAMAX; Alliance Releasing; Alliance Releasing; Central Film Verleih Gmbh; MIRAMAX; Miramax Home Entertainment; Senator Film Verleih; Wild Bunch AG
Location
Moscow, Russia; Paris, France
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 13m
Synopsis
Story revolves around the lives of 50 characters, including designers, models, editors, photographers, buyers and groupies during the days of the March Pret-A-Porter (Ready to Wear) high-fashion trade shows in Paris.
Cast
Julia Roberts
Anne Eisenhower--"Houston Chronicle" Reporter
Tim Robbins
Joe Flynn--Sportswriter
Stephen Rea
Milo O'Brannagan--Star Photographer
Lauren Bacall
Slim Chrysler--Ex-Fashion Editor
Marcello Mastroianni
Sergei (Sergio)--Mysterious Russian Tailor
Sophia Loren
Isabella De La Fontaine--Widow Of Olivier
Anouk Aimte
Simone Lowenthal--Designer And Olivier'S Lover
Lili Taylor
Fiona Ulrich--"New York Times" Photojournalist
Kim Basinger
Kitty Potter--Tv Reporter
Sally Kellerman
Sissy Wanamaker--Editor Of
Tracey Ullman
Nina Scant--Editor Of
Linda Hunt
Regina Krumm--Editor Of
Rupert Everett
Jack Lowenthal--Simone'S Son & Business Manager
Forest Whitaker
Cy Bianco--Fashion Designer
Richard E. Grant
Cort Romney--Fashion Designer
Danny Aiello
Major Hamilton--Retail Buyer
Terry Garr
Louise Hamilton--Major Hamilton'S Wife
Lyle Lovett
Clint Lammeraux--Texas Cowboy Boot Mogul
Jean Rochefort
Inspector Tantpis--Prefect Of Police
Michel Blanc
Inspector Forget--Assistant Prefect Of Police
Anne Canovas
Violetta Romney--Wife Of Cort Romney
Jean-pierre Cassel
Olivier De La Fontaine--Head Of Fashion Council
Frantois Cluzet
Jean-Pierre--Nina Scant'S Assistant
Rossy De Palma
Pilar--Simone'S Assistant
Kasia Figura
Vivienne--Sissy Wanamaker'S Assistant
Ute Lemper
Albertine--Pregnant Supermodel
Tara Leon
Kiki Simpson--Model And Dane'S Sister
Chiara Mastroianni
Sophie--Kitty Potter'S Assistant
Tom Novembre
Reggie--Cy Bianco'S Assistant
Sam Robards
Craig--Regina Krumm'S Assistant
Georgianna Robertson
Dane Simpson--Model And Jack'S Wife
Tapa Sudana
Kerut
Laura Benson
Member--Milo'S Entourage
Laurent Lederer
Member--Milo'S Entourage
Constant Anee
Member--Milo'S Entourage
Yann Collette
Coroner
Alexandra Vandernoot
Sky Tv Reporter
Jocelyn Saint Denis
Hotel Manager
Andrt Penvern
Hotel Clerk
Maurice Lamy
Bell Boy
Pascal Mourier
Fad Tv Cameraman
Adrien Stahly
Fad Tv Sound Engineer
Denis Lepeut
Fad Tv Sound Engineer
Harry Belafonte
Himself
Anello Capuano
Himself
Helena Christensen
Herself
Serge Molitor
Himself
Thierry Mugler
Himself
Sonia Sykiel
Herself
Tatjana Patitz
Herself
Nicola Trussardi
Herself
Elsa Klensch
Herself
Cher
Herself
Paolo Bulgari
Himself
Eve Salvail
Herself
Claude Montana
Himself
Crew
William Abello
Art Director
Robert Altman
Producer
Robert Altman
Screenwriter
Stephen Altman
Production Designer
Harry Belafonte
Other
Agnes Bermejo
Production Coordinator
Denise Breton
Publicist
Paolo Bulgari
Other
Scott Bushnell
Co-Producer
Jean Canovas
Set Designer
Anello Capuano
Other
Cher
Other
Helena Christensen
Other
Alain Curvelier
Sound
Terence Trent D'arby
Song
Terence Trent D'arby
Song Performer ("Supermodel Sandwich")
Francoise Dupertuis
Set Decorator
Suzy Elmiger
Film Editor
Jerome Enrico
1st Assistant Director
Janet Jackson
Song Performer ("'70s Love Groove")
Ian Jessel
Executive Producer
Ine Kamoze
Song Performer ("Here Comes The Hotstepper")
Jon Kilik
Co-Producer
Elsa Klensch
Other
Michel Legrand
Score Composer
Brian D Leitch
Associate Producer
Jean Lepine
Director Of Photography
Jean Lepine
Other
Catherine Leterrier
Costume Designer
Pierre Mignot
Other
Pierre Mignot
Director Of Photography
Serge Molitor
Other
Claude Montana
Other
Thierry Mugler
Other
Eric Muller
Location Manager
Tatjana Patitz
Other
Guylaine Pean
Casting
Geraldine Peroni
Editor
Sam Phillips
Song Performer
Samantha Phillips
Song Performer
Eve Salvail
Other
Barbara Shulgasser
Screenwriter
Carmen Soriano
Other
Sonia Sykiel
Other
Dylan Tichenor
Assistant Editor
Nicola Trussardi
Other
Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer
Daniel Wuhrmann
Production Manager
Film Details
Also Known As
Pret-a-Porter, Prêt-à-Porter - den nakna sanningen, Prêt-à-Porter: Ready to Wear
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Miramax International; Miramax International
Distribution Company
ALLIANCE RELEASING/MIRAMAX; Alliance Releasing; Alliance Releasing; Central Film Verleih Gmbh; MIRAMAX; Miramax Home Entertainment; Senator Film Verleih; Wild Bunch AG
Location
Moscow, Russia; Paris, France
Technical Specs
Duration
2h 13m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Winter December 25, 1994
Released in United States on Video June 13, 1995
Began shooting March 6, 1994.
Completed shooting May 18, 1994.
Following German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld's demand that a scene where he's described as a "thief" be cut from the film, the Hamburg Regional Court issued a temporary injunction on Friday, March 17, 1995. The film's German distributor, Senator Filmverleih, later agreed to cut the offensive reference.
Wide release in Germany March 30, 1995.
Released in United States on Video June 13, 1995
Released in United States Winter December 25, 1994
