The Convenient Groom

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The Convenient Groom
GenreRomantic comedy
Based onThe Convenient Groom
by Denise Hunter
Written by Julie Sherman Wolfe
Directed by David Winning
Starring
Country of origin
  • Canada
  • United States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producer Oliver De Caigny
Cinematography Anthony C. Metchie
Editor Fabiola Caraza
Production companyJohnson Production Group
Distributor Hallmark Channel
Release
Original networkHallmark Channel
Original release
  • June 18, 2016 (2016-06-18)
External links
Website

The Convenient Groom is a 2016 American-Canadian romantic comedy television film directed by David Winning and starring Vanessa Marcil and David Sutcliffe. Based on the book by Denise Hunter and a screenplay by Julie Sherman Wolfe, the film is about a called-off wedding and a good friendship. The television film first aired on June 18, 2016, on the Hallmark Channel. [1]

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Plot

Dr. Kate Lawrence, a celebrity relationship expert and doctor in psychology, plans to publicly announce her engagement to Bryan, a handsome and perfectly polished businessman. As Kate prepares to share the news, Bryan shocks her by breaking up with her and calling off the wedding. Wanting to save her from humiliation and protect her public image, Kate's childhood friend Lucas Wright steps in and pretends to be Kate's fiancé.

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References

  1. "About "The Convenient Groom"" . Retrieved June 27, 2016.