Movie·1999·1h 35m
Simply Irresistible
Magic opened up their hearts... Love did the rest.
Directed By
Mark Tarlov
Country
United States of America
Language
French
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// overview
The Story
After her mother's death, mediocre chef Amanda Shelton is having trouble attracting customers to her family's restaurant. While shopping for ingredients, she is given a magical crab by mysterious Gene O'Reilly. Afterward, Amanda's dishes suddenly become excellent, inducing strong emotional reactions in everyone who eats them. Tom Bartlett, who is preparing to open his own eatery, tries her cooking and falls in love.
Written By
Judith Roberts
Producer
Arnon Milchan, Elisabeth Robinson
Cinematography
Robert M. Stevens
Music
Gil Goldstein
Editor
Paul Karasick
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
255 votes
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// cast
Cast
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Amanda Shelton
Sean Patrick Flanery
Tom Bartlett
Dylan Baker
Jonathan Bendel
Patricia Clarkson
Lois McNally
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Nolan Traynor
Christopher Durang
Gene O'Reilly
Betty Buckley
Aunt Stella
Olek Krupa
Valderon
Amanda Peet
Chris
Alex Draper
Francois
Drew Nieporent
Gil Shapiro
Anthony Ruivivar
Ramos
Andrew McFarlane
The Poet
Steven Skybell
Mr. Mueller
Phyllis Somerville
Ruth
Bill Raymond
Howard
Gabriel Macht
Charlie
// crew
Crew
Mark Tarlov
Director
Arnon Milchan
Executive Producer
Elisabeth Robinson
Executive Producer
Jon Amiel
Producer
Robert M. Stevens
Director of Photography
Paul Karasick
Editor
Judith Roberts
Writer
Gil Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr.
Producer
John Fiedler
Producer
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