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Heiraten ist Glückssache (1997)

Thank God He Met Lizzie (original title)
| Comedy, Drama, Romance | 20 November 1997 (Australia)
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The romantic myth is exposed for Guy when he is plagued by memories of an old girlfriend on his wedding day.

Director:

Cherie Nowlan

Writer:

Alexandra Long (original screenplay)

Stars:

Richard Roxburgh, Cate Blanchett, Frances O'Connor | See full cast & crew »
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Roxburgh ... Guy Jamieson
Cate Blanchett ... Lizzie
Frances O'Connor ... Jenny
Linden Wilkinson ... Poppy
John Gaden John Gaden ... Dr. O'Hara
Genevieve Mooy Genevieve Mooy ... Mrs. Jamieson
Michael K. Ross Michael K. Ross ... Mr. Jamieson (as Michael Ross)
Melissa Ippolito Melissa Ippolito ... Catriona Younger
Elena Pavli Elena Pavli ... Catriona Older
Craig Rasmus ... Dominic
Rhett Walton Rhett Walton ... Tony
Jeanette Cronin ... Yvette
Arthur Angel ... George
Wadih Dona Wadih Dona ... Angelo (as Wahid Dona)
Celia Ireland ... Cheryl
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Storyline

Guy marries Lizzie. Dreamy Guy wanders around at his own wedding reception, recalling fond days of the girlfriend that got away; his long-time, de facto relationship with the warm and funny Jenny. Written by L.H. Wong <lhw@sfs.org.sg>

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wedding | old girlfriend | f rated | directorial debut | title directed by female | See All (9) »

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The love of your life... isn't always the one you marry.

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Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Trivia

Feature film directorial debut of Cherie Nowlan. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Party Goer: What a great party!
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Soundtracks

Locomotion
Written by Andy McCluskey (as A. McCluskey), Paul Humphreys (as P. Humphreys) and Gordian Troeller (as G. Troeller)
Performed by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (uncredited?)
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happiness is ...
2 March 2002 | by mpal – See all my reviews

Towards the end of the movie, the Guy character says : "The trouble with happiness is that you don't feel it when it's there. You remember it." And I'm glad to remember that this is one of the very few movies I've ever seen that made me glad and ... (simply) happy.
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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 November 1997 (Australia) See more »

Also Known As:

Heiraten ist Glückssache See more »

Filming Locations:

Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia See more »
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Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)
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Stamen Films Pty. Ltd., The Australian Film Commission, New South Wales Film & Television Office See more »
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