Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film. Written by J.F. Lawton and directed by Garry Marshall, the film features Richard Gere, Julia Roberts and Hector Elizondo. Pretty Woman''s plot centers on down-on-her-luck Hollywood prostitute Vivian Ward who is hired by a wealthy businessman, Edward Lewis to be his escort for several business and social functions, and their developing relationship over the course of Vivian''s week long stay with him.