Indecent Proposal

Indecent Proposal is a 1993 American erotic drama film directed by Adrian Lyne and written by Amy Holden Jones, based on the 1988 novel by Jack Engelhard.

Indecent Proposal is a 1993 American erotic drama film directed by Adrian Lyne and written by Amy Holden Jones, based on the 1988 novel by Jack Engelhard. It stars Robert Redford, Demi Moore, and Woody Harrelson as a married couple whose relationship is tested after a billionaire offers them $1 million for one night with the wife. The film was a major box-office success despite mixed critical reception.

Plot

The story follows David and Diana Murphy, whose financial troubles lead them to Las Vegas, where they meet billionaire John Gage. Gage’s proposal creates a moral and emotional crisis that affects the couple’s marriage.

Production and release

Indecent Proposal was adapted from Jack Engelhard’s 1988 novel and released by Paramount Pictures on April 7, 1993. Amy Holden Jones wrote the screenplay and Adrian Lyne directed the film.

Reception

The film received mixed or negative critical responses, but it performed strongly at the box office. Sources describe it as a commercial success despite controversy over its premise.

Cast

The principal cast included Robert Redford as John Gage, Demi Moore as Diana Murphy, and Woody Harrelson as David Murphy. The film’s casting was central to its publicity and commercial profile.