Kissing a Fool

Kissing a Fool

May the best man win.

R 1998 · 93 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy, Romance

An egotistical television personality enlists the assistance of his best friend in putting the fidelity of his fiancé to the test in this amiable comedy of the sexes. Told in flashback, the film takes a familiar love-triangle scenario and gives it a bitter twist. With a bride who seems too good for either suitor, the film is sustained by one question - who will she choose?

Directed by Doug Ellin · Written by James Frey

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David Schwimmer Max Abbitt
Jason Lee Jay Murphy
Mili Avital Samantha Andrews
Bonnie Hunt Linda Streicher
Vanessa Angel Natasha
Judy Greer Andrea
Kari Wührer Dara
Frank Medrano Cliff Randal
Bitty Schram Vicki Pelam
Jerry Springer Self
Sammy Sosa Self
Liza Cruzat Dara's Friend #1

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