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Simply Irresistible
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Simply Irresistible

1999-02-05 · 95 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Romance

After her mother's death, mediocre chef Amanda Shelton is having trouble attracting customers to her family's restaurant. While shopping for ingredients, she is given a magical crab by mysterious Gene O'Reilly. Afterward, Amanda's dishes suddenly become excellent, inducing strong emotional reactions in everyone who eats them. Tom Bartlett, who is preparing to open his own eatery, tries her cooking and falls in love.

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Directors
Mark Tarlov
Production companies
Taurus Film, Polar Entertainment Corporation, Regency Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 4,398,989

Top Cast

Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle GellarAmanda Shelton
Sean Patrick FlanerySean Patrick FlaneryTom Bartlett
Dylan BakerDylan BakerJonathan Bendel
Patricia ClarksonPatricia ClarksonLois McNally
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.Lawrence Gilliard Jr.Nolan Traynor
Christopher DurangChristopher DurangGene O'Reilly
Betty BuckleyBetty BuckleyAunt Stella
Olek KrupaOlek KrupaValderon
Amanda PeetAmanda PeetChris
Alex DraperAlex DraperFrancois
Drew NieporentGil Shapiro
Anthony RuivivarAnthony RuivivarRamos
Andrew McFarlaneAndrew McFarlaneThe Poet
Steven SkybellSteven SkybellMr. Mueller
Phyllis SomervillePhyllis SomervilleRuth
Bill RaymondBill RaymondHoward
Gabriel MachtGabriel MachtCharlie

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