Coyote Ugly (2000)

Aspiring songwriter Violet Sanford, after getting a job at a women-run NYC bar that teases its male patrons, comes out of her shell.

Director:

David McNally

Writer:

Gina Wendkos

Stars:

Piper Perabo, Adam Garcia, John Goodman

4 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Piper Perabo	...	Violet Sanford
Adam Garcia	...	Kevin O'Donnell
John Goodman	...	Bill
Maria Bello	...	Lil
Izabella Miko	...	Cammie
Tyra Banks	...	Zoe
Bridget Moynahan	...	Rachel
Melanie Lynskey	...	Gloria
Del Pentecost	...	Lou
Michael Weston	...	Danny
LeAnn Rimes	...	LeAnn Rimes
Jeremy Rowley	...	William Morris Receptionist
Ellen Cleghorne	...	Music Publishing Receptionist
John Fugelsang	...	Richie the Booker
Bud Cort	...	Romero

Storyline

Sexy, romantic comedy about a girl in her early 20s named Violet Sanford going to NYC to pursue a dream of becoming a songwriter. Violet gets a "day" job as a bar maid at a nightclub called Coyote Ugly. Coyote Ugly is the city's newest hot spot where the employees are a team of sexy, resourceful women that provoke the clientele and press with their mischief.

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Plot Keywords:

sexy girl | sexual attraction | blonde | short shorts | lift skirt | 

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Taglines:

Wanna dance? The hottest party of the year.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sensuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 August 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Barul Coyote Ugly

Filming Locations:

101 S. Broadway, South Amboy, New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,319,282, 6 August 2000, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$60,786,269, 5 January 2001

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$113,916,474

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Touchstone Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 107 min (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Britney Spears, Fairuza Balk, and Jewel Kilcher were considered for the role of Violet Sanford.

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Goofs

When Violet's performance at the Bowery Ballroom begins the first time, the guitarists continue to play during the pause in the intro.

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Quotes

Customer: So, basically you have...?
Lil: Jim, Jack, Johnny Red, Johnny Black, and Jose; all my favorite men. You can have it any way you like it, as long as it's in a shot glass.

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Connections

Referenced in Weeds: No Man Is Pudding (2008)

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Soundtracks

It Takes Two
Written by Rob Base (as Robert Ginyard)
Performed by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock (as D.J. E-Z Rock)
Courtesy of Arista/Profile Records

User Reviews

Coyote Ugly Was A "Feel Good" Film

I was not disappointed with "Coyote Ugly". It made me feel good and we need this kind of film these days with all that's going-on.It was no worse than "Flashdance" or "Footloose" which also had little storyline and average acting. I enjoyed it and it was what I had expected.Many of you gave it negative criticisms; what did they expect from a film about a young girl coming to the city? This was a simple story about a young shy girl with dreams trying to make it in show business; which is hard if you don't have the right connections.The dance numbers and bar scene were very realistic. As a New Yorker, I was happy to see that she wasn't mugged or worse as many films about New York portray.I'd like a sequel.