Three to Tango (1999)

A rich businessman's assumption that his new colleague is gay leads him to ask the man to keep an eye on his mistress. However, the man is not gay, and begins to fall for the woman himself.

Director:

Damon Santostefano

Writers:

Rodney Patrick Vaccaro (story) (as Rodney Vaccaro), Rodney Patrick Vaccaro (screenplay) (as Rodney Vaccaro)

Stars:

Neve Campbell, Matthew Perry, Dylan McDermott

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew Perry	...	Oscar Novak
Neve Campbell	...	Amy Post
Dylan McDermott	...	Charles Newman
Oliver Platt	...	Peter Steinberg
Cylk Cozart	...	Kevin Cartwright
John C. McGinley	...	Strauss
Bob Balaban	...	Decker
Deborah Rush	...	Lenore
Kelly Rowan	...	Olivia Newman
Rick Gomez	...	Rick
Patrick Van Horn	...	Zack
David Ramsey	...	Bill
Kent Staines	...	Gallery Owner
Ho Chow	...	Cabbie
Michael Proudfoot	...	Diner Waiter

Storyline

A rich businessman, Dylan McDermott, mistakenly believes that Matthew Perry, who is bidding on a $90 million restoration contract, is gay and asks him to keep tabs on his mistress, Neve Campbell. Perry, who is not gay, falls for Neve in a big way but she thinks he's gay.

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Plot Keywords:

pretending to be gay | three word title | architect | misunderstanding | homosexual | 

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Taglines:

All's fair in the war of love.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sex-related situations and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

It was scheduled to April 9, 1999 release but was moved to October 22, 1999.

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Goofs

In the scene at Amy's apartment, Oscar serves champagne in two glasses: one green and one crystaline. When Amy gets out of the shower, Oscar hands her the green glass. But in the next shot, when Amy and Oscar make a toast and lift their glasses, the glasses have been switched: Oscar holds the green glass and Amy the crystaline one.

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Quotes

Charles Newman: God, I swear Oscar, if you weren't gay, I'd have to kill you.
Oscar Novak: Gay? I'm not gay. I didn't... gay.

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Connections

Features Of Human Bondage (1964)

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Soundtracks

Here Comes The Snake
Written by Steve Perry
Performed by Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Courtesy of Mojo Records
Under License from Universal Music Special Markets

User Reviews

A little diamond

Watching this film the second time, was just as enjoyable as the first time around. The balance between comedy and seriousness is well done, as the stupidity never takes over. Matthew Perry has often irritated me in Friends as he is so over the top, but here he has been kept within better boundaries. Neve Campbell is also in a role that seem to fit her perfectly, playing a sweet, while little wild woman. Dylon McDermott and Oliver Platt are also great in their parts. What made the film work was how believable Matthew Perry is as gay, something he suffers from in Friends as well. So the whole plot works out, with the chemistry between Matthew and Neve working out beautifully. This is well balanced romantic comedy which I recommend. 8/10

Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros.

Country:

Australia USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 October 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Three to Tango

Filming Locations:

Liberty Grand, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,406,135, 24 October 1999

Gross USA:

$10,570,375

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$10,570,375

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Village Roadshow Pictures, Hoyts Distribution

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1