Cousins (1989)

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In this romantic comedy, two people brought together by marriage are brought even closer by their mates. Maria Hardy (Isabella Rossellini) and Larry Konzinski (Ted Danson) first meet at a wedding, where Maria's mother and Larry's uncle are tying the knot. However, the new cousins also have something… More In this romantic comedy, two people brought together by marriage are brought even closer by their mates. Maria Hardy (Isabella Rossellini) and Larry Konzinski (Ted Danson) first meet at a wedding, where Maria's mother and Larry's uncle are tying the knot. However, the new cousins also have something else in common: Maria's husband Tom (William L. Petersen) is having an affair with Larry's wife, Tish (Sean Young). Maria and Larry get to talking at the wedding reception after their spouses go missing for a while, and they develop a rapport. A friendship grows between them, and they start seeing each other on a regular basis. When Maria confronts Tom about his infidelity, he responds by asking her if she's sleeping with Larry. As Maria and Larry become aware of what's happening between their not-so-better halves, they decide to get revenge by pretending to have an affair as well. However, the longer they pretend to be in love, the more they realize that they aren't pretending after all. Cousins was based on the popular French film Cousin Cousine. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By: Joel Shumacher
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Drama

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1989 Wide
On DVD: Jan 15, 2002
Studio: Paramount Home Video

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David Poland, Hot Button
Greatly underrated

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So sweet and sorrowful.

Cast

            Ted Danson as Larry Kozinski

            Isabella Rossellini as Maria Hardy

            Sean Young as Tish Kozinski

            William L. Petersen as Tom Hardy

            Lloyd Bridges as Vince Kozinski

            Norma Aleandro as Edie Costello

            Keith Coogan as Mitch Kozinski

            Gina de Angelis as Aunt Sofia

            Gerry Bean as Kevin Costello

            Babs Chula as Mrs. Davidow

            George Coe as Phil Kozinski

            Gordon Currie as Dean Kozinski

            Michelle Goodger as Claudia

            George Goodman as Jewish Father of Bride

            Thomas Heaton as Farmer on Tractor

            Bill Henderson as Valhalla Band

            Saffron Henderson as Terri Costello

            Monica Marko as Cosmetic Customer

            Tom McBeath as Mr. Dionne

            Katie Murray as Chloe Hardy

            Margot Pinvidic as Natalie

            Wes Tritter as Waiter

            Denalda Williams as Olga

            Stephen E. Miller as Stan

            Gary Pembroke Allen as Oil Painting Teacher

            Cathy Bayer as Cathy

            Lorraine Butler as Mrs. Greenblatt

            John Civitarese as Terri's Father

            Kate Danson as Wedding Killer Listener

            Dolores Drake as Mrs. Dionne

            Mark Frank as Arnie Slevins

            Lorena Gale as Cosmetic Demonstrator

            Gloria Harris as Terri's Mother

            John Hurwitz as Twin

            Bernadette Leonard as Bernadette

            Ann Leong as Chinese Fish Saleswoman

            Harold MacDonald as Priest at Funeral

            Andrea Mann as Rosanna

            Michele Moyier as Magician's Assistant

            Michael Naxos as Mr. Bregman

            John Paterson as Magician

            Sheila Paterson as Cottage Owner

            David W. Rose as Maitre d'

            Leroy Schultz as Cousin Harry

            Sharon Wahl as Weddingland Hostess

            Alex Bruhanski as Herbie

            Antony Holland as Wedding Priest

            David Hurwitz as Twin
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