Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

You're invited... to a hilarious wedding!

NR 1950 · 92 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Romance, Drama

Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.

Directed by Vincente Minnelli · Written by Frances Goodrich

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