| The Marrying Man | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jerry Rees |
| Written by | Neil Simon |
| Produced by | David Permut |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Donald Thorin |
| Edited by | Michael Tronick Michael Jablow Michael R. Miller |
| Music by | David Newman |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $26 million |
| Box office | $12.5 million |
The Marrying Man (known as Too Hot to Handle in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Philippines[1]) is a 1991 American romantic comedy film, directed by Jerry Rees,[2] written by Neil Simon,[2] and starring Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger.[2]
Ahead of the release of The Marrying Man, Premiere magazine published articles detailing a tumultuous production, with actors Baldwin and Basinger portrayed as unprofessional. Production challenges led to a ballooned budget of $26 million. The film opened to poor reviews and did not break out at the box office, with Basinger's performance earning her a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for Worst Actress, where she lost to Sean Young for A Kiss Before Dying. It held a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics found the film lacking in chemistry and believability, and shortly after its release Baldwin called it "the biggest mistake" of his career.
- ^ "Neil Simon Writes Hot Screen Material". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. July 31, 1991. p. 14. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
- ^ a b c Canby, Vincent (April 5, 1991). "The Marrying Man (1991) Review/Film; Marriage as Eternal Punishment". The New York Times.