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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Marc Lawrence (written by) &
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Release Date:
22 December 2000 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Unpolished. Unkempt. Unleashed. Undercover. more
Plot:
An FBI agent must go undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a group from bombing the event. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 7 wins & 5 nominations more
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Welcome back, Sandra more (350 total)
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Sandra Bullock ... Gracie Hart

Michael Caine ... Victor Melling

Benjamin Bratt ... Eric Matthews

Candice Bergen ... Kathy Morningside

William Shatner ... Stan Fields

Ernie Hudson ... Harry McDonald
John DiResta ... Agent Clonsky
Heather Burns ... Cheryl Frasier, Miss Rhode Island

Melissa De Sousa ... Karen Krantz, Miss New York

Steve Monroe ... Frank Tobin

Deirdre Quinn ... Mary Jo Wright, Miss Texas

Wendy Raquel Robinson ... Leslie Davis, Miss California

Asia De Marcos ... Alana Krewson, Miss Hawaii

Ken Thomas ... Agent Harris

Gabriel Folse ... Agent Jerry Grant
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Miss Undercover (Europe) (DVD title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sexual references and a scene of violence.
Runtime:
109 min
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Colour (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Sandra Bullock and Benjamin Bratt did all their own fighting throughout the movie. Stunt doubles were brought in but only to make sure they were using proper form. At one point Bullock accidentally injured Bratt when she had to kick him in the calves after he says, "Yes, you have to wear the bathing suit." more
Goofs:
Continuity: Cheryl hits Gracie with the roses and all the petals fly off. Later Cheryl is seen with the rose petals still attached. more
Quotes:
Miss Hawaii: Oh I know and it's an honor to have made it this far, I mean especially when you come from such a small state,
Cheryl "Rhode Island": Oh that's so true. Us Rhode Islanders...
Miss Hawaii: Umm I wasn't finished. Did it sound like I was finished?
Cheryl "Rhode Island": I'm sorry. I,
Karen "New York": Ay Dios, what are you apologizing to her for? She's obviously been drinking too much Coppertone.
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Movie Connections:
References Doctor Zhivago (1965) more
Soundtrack:
None of Your Business more

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8 out of 9 people found the following review useful.
Welcome back, Sandra, 2 June 2002
Author: baybee from australia



I have been a huge fan of Sandra Bullock's since before Speed. The past few years her movies, haven't fared too well and it's a shame as I didn't think her last few roles were that bad. Sure the movies could've been better but it wasn't her fault that Speed 2 flopped and I didn't think it was that bad.

Anyway it was great to see Sandra back at her best and Miss Congeniality definitely didn't disappoint, but the only thing Sandra, you cannot play ugly, even at your character's worst you were beautiful.

Benjamin Bratt gave a brilliant performance as Sandra's co-worker and of course potential lover that their chemistry was totally electrifying as well - a movie works so much better when you have that chemistry between actors.

Michael Caine and Ernie Hudson were equally impressive in their roles and not to mention William Shatner and Candace Bergman - she's hasn't lost that comedic skill and the DVD addition of deleted scenes will sure bring more laughter as well.

I'm not going to write the whole plot of the movie and give away certain elements as being a huge fan of movies, I don't watch trailors or read anything to do with a movie before I see it as I want to enjoy the ride and not know what to expect even though you do know the outcome in some movies.

Sandra is definitely, well in my opinion the best actress today and it's great to see her in a role that showcases her talents as I honestly don't think this movie could have worked without her.

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