<P> Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall from a screenplay by J.F. Lawton . The film stars Richard Gere and Julia Roberts , and features Hector Elizondo , Ralph Bellamy ( in his final performance ) , Laura San Giacomo , and Jason Alexander in supporting roles . The film 's story centers on down - on - her - luck Hollywood prostitute Vivian Ward , who is hired by Edward Lewis , a wealthy businessman , to be his escort for several business and social functions , and their developing relationship over the course of her week - long stay with him . </P>
<P> Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall from a screenplay by J.F. Lawton . The film stars Richard Gere and Julia Roberts , and features Hector Elizondo , Ralph Bellamy ( in his final performance ) , Laura San Giacomo , and Jason Alexander in supporting roles . The film 's story centers on down - on - her - luck Hollywood prostitute Vivian Ward , who is hired by Edward Lewis , a wealthy businessman , to be his escort for several business and social functions , and their developing relationship over the course of her week - long stay with him . </P>
who played the female lead in pretty woman
who played the female lead in pretty woman
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts