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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Pretty Woman (1990), who was the oldest cast member at time of filming, how old were they, and what was their role?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

The oldest cast member in the 1990 film Pretty Woman was the legendary Hollywood veteran Ralph Bellamy.

Specific Details:

Age at Time of Filming: Ralph Bellamy was 85 years old when the movie was filmed. (Principal photography took place between July 24, 1989, and October 18, 1989; Bellamy was born on June 17, 1904). By the time the film was released in March 1990, he was still 85, turning 86 later that June.
Role: He played James "Jim" Morse, the principled and dignified owner of Morse Industries, a struggling shipbuilding company.
Character Context: In the film, Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) initially intends to acquire Morse Industries to dismantle it and sell it off for profit. However, through his relationship with Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts), Edward has a change of heart. He ultimately decides to work with James Morse to save the company and build ships for the Navy instead of destroying it, marking a major turning point in the protagonist's character arc.

Additional Context:

Final Performance: Pretty Woman was Ralph Bellamy's final film role. He passed away on November 29, 1991, at the age of 87, roughly a year and a half after the movie's release.
Career Legacy: Bellamy was a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild and received an Academy Honorary Award in 1987 for his nearly 60-year career in the industry.
Comparison with Other Cast Members: The next oldest notable cast members were significantly younger: Amzie Strickland (Matron) was 70, while Héctor Elizondo (Barney Thompson) and Elinor Donahue (Bridget) were both approximately 52 years old at the time of filming. Leading man Richard Gere was 40, and Julia Roberts was only 21–22.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Ralph Bellamy (born June 17, 1904) was the oldest credited cast member.

[2] Bellamy was 85 during the filming period (July-October 1989).

[3] Filming dates are confirmed as July 24, 1989 to October 18, 1989.

[4] He played James Morse, often referred to as Jim.

[5] This was his final theatrical film appearance before his death in 1991.

[6] Amzie Strickland (born Jan 10, 1919) was 70 during filming.

[7] Hector Elizondo (born Dec 22, 1936) was 52 during filming.

[8] Elinor Donahue (born April 19, 1937) was 52 during filming.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What was Ralph Bellamy's role in Trading Places?

#02 Did Ralph Bellamy win an Oscar for Pretty Woman?

#S SOURCES

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#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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The oldest cast member in the 1990 film *Pretty Woman* was the legendary Hollywood veteran **Ralph Bellamy**. ### Specific Details: * **Age at Time of Filming:** Ralph Bellamy was **85 years old** when the movie was filmed. (Principal photography took place between July 24, 1989, and October 18, 1989; Bellamy was born on June 17, 1904). By the time the film was released in March 1990, he was still 85, turning 86 later that June. * **Role:** He played **James "Jim" Morse**, the principled and dignified owner of **Morse Industries**, a struggling shipbuilding company. * **Character Context:** In the film, Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) initially intends to acquire Morse Industries to dismantle it and sell it off for profit. However, through his relationship with Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts), Edward has a change of heart. He ultimately decides to work *with* James Morse to save the company and build ships for the Navy instead of destroying it, marking a major turning point in the protagonist's character arc. ### Additional Context: * **Final Performance:** *Pretty Woman* was Ralph Bellamy's **final film role**. He passed away on November 29, 1991, at the age of 87, roughly a year and a half after the movie's release. * **Career Legacy:** Bellamy was a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild and received an Academy Honorary Award in 1987 for his nearly 60-year career in the industry. * **Comparison with Other Cast Members:** The next oldest notable cast members were significantly younger: **Amzie Strickland** (Matron) was 70, while **Héctor Elizondo** (Barney Thompson) and **Elinor Donahue** (Bridget) were both approximately 52 years old at the time of filming. Leading man Richard Gere was 40, and Julia Roberts was only 21–22.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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The oldest cast member in Pretty Woman (1990) was Ralph Bellamy, who was 85 years old during filming (born June 17, 1904; filming took place July–October 1989). He played James "Jim" Morse, the owner of the shipbuilding company Edward Lewis initially intends to dismantle. This was Bellamy's final film performance before his death in 1991.

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