About "It Could Happen to You"

"It Could Happen to You" is a charming romantic comedy-drama movie released in 1994. It's based on a true story and set in New York City. The film is directed by Andrew Bergman and features a plot that centers around a police officer (Charlie) who wins the lottery and opts to share his winnings with a hardworking waitress (Yvonne) as a tip.

The plot thickens when Charlie's wife, Muriel, doesn't approve of his kind gesture and decides she wants all the money for herself. Amidst the muddle, Charlie and Yvonne find in each other a shared spirit of generosity and kindness. Their friendship blossoms into an unexpected romance, further complicated by their newfound wealth and media attention.

Making / Production

The production of "It Could Happen to You" was led by TriStar Pictures along with Parkes/Lasker productions. The film was shot on locations in New York City and New Jersey with Andrew Bergman‘s direction, highlighting the charm of city life. The script was penned by Jane Anderson, who skillfully wove a captivating narrative of love, generosity, and unforeseen situations.

Actors

• Nicolas Cage as Charlie Lang: Cage plays a kind-hearted and unselfish cop who decides to share his lottery winnings. His raw emotions and down-to-earth personality make the character relatable and endearing.
• Bridget Fonda as Yvonne Biasi: Bridget brought a sense of vulnerability and strength to her character, a hardworking waitress struggling to make ends meet.
• Rosie Perez as Muriel Lang: Perez steals the show as the greedy wife. Her intense portrayal of Muriel takes the audience on a roller coaster of feelings.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on a true story of a police officer who did share his lottery winning as a tip to a waitress in real life.
• Nicholas Cage actually wore a real NYPD uniform while filming.
• this is Bridget Fonda’s second film with Nicolas Cage, the first one being "Guarding Tess" (1994).

Awards

"It Could Happen to You" didn't win any major awards, but the performances were highly praised by the audience and critics alike. Its enduring popularity is testament to its heartwarming message and the audience's fondness for the cast.

Quotes

• "It's like we're on two different channels now. I'm CNN and she's the Home Shopping Network." - Charlie Lang
• "Fate's funny that way." - Yvonne Biasi

Music, Soundtrack

• "Young at Heart" - Jimmy Durante
• "They Can't Take That Away From Me" - Billie Holiday
• "Fallen" - Lauren Wood