I Was a Mail Order Bride
1982, English. Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
On a bet with one of his practical-joking partners, a Los Angeles lawyer responds to an ad from a pretty Chicago magazine writer offering herself as a bridal candidate as an investigative reporting assignment, and then makes another bet that he can keep the relationship platonic for two weeks.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Marvin J. ChomskyDirector
- Valerie BertinelliKate Tosconi
- Ted WassRobert Fitzgerald
- Kenneth KimminsJoe Kimbel
- Karen MorrowEve Wister
- Holland TaylorDottie Birmingham
- Sam WanamakerFrank Tosconi
- Jack CollinsTucker
- Jason BernardJudge
- Judith BaldwinRita
- David ChomskyBartender
- Marie DennMrs. Tucker
- Lynnda FergusonKelly
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Zito
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I Was a Mail Order Bride runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Which OTT platform is I Was a Mail Order Bride on?
I Was a Mail Order Bride isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Was a Mail Order Bride?
If you liked I Was a Mail Order Bride, try How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Libeled Lady, ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?.
Who directed I Was a Mail Order Bride?
I Was a Mail Order Bride (1982) was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky and stars Valerie Bertinelli, Ted Wass, Kenneth Kimmins.