Flirting with Disaster (1996)

The Help of a Good Bra

As Ed (George Segal) complains about the smell of cheese, and Pearl (Mary Tyler Moore) shows off the wonders of a bra, Mel (Ben Stiller) tries to introduce Tina (Tea Leoni) to his parents.

Directed by David O. Russell.

Released in 1996 by Miramax Films.

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  • character-type: Father
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  • primary-genre: Romance
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  • prop: Bra
  • setting: House
  • setting: Living Room
  • setting: Apartment
  • theme: Family
  • actor: Mary Tyler Moore
  • actor: Ben Stiller
  • actor: Téa Leoni
  • actor: George Segal
  • actor: Patricia Arquette
  • director: David O. Russell
  • producer: Christopher Goode
  • producer: Trea Leventhal
  • producer: Dean Silvers
  • producer: Kerry Orent
  • producer: Harvey Weinstein
  • producer: Bob Weinstein
  • cinematographer: Eric Alan Edwards
  • composer: Stephen Endelman
  • editor: Christopher Tellefsen
  • costume-designer: Ellen Lutter
  • production-designer: Kevin Thompson
  • role-name: Ed Coplin
  • role-name: Nancy Coplin
  • role-name: Tina Kalb
  • role-name: Mel Coplin
  • role-name: Pearl Coplin
  • screenwriter: David O. Russell
  • year: 1996
  • studio: Miramax Films