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Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

Tonight, they're calling the shots.

20006.31h 40m

Overview

Graced with a velvet voice, 21-year-old Violet Sanford heads to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter only to find her aspirations sidelined by the accolades and notoriety she receives at her "day" job as a barmaid at Coyote Ugly. The "Coyotes" as they are affectionately called tantalize customers and the media alike with their outrageous antics, making Coyote Ugly the watering hole for guys on the prowl.

Directed by David McNally
Written by Gina Wendkos
Produced by Chad Oman, Jerry Bruckheimer
Box OfficeBudget: $45.0MRevenue: $113.9M

Top Cast

Piper Perabo

Piper Perabo

Violet Sanford (Jersey)

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Lil

Bridget Moynahan

Bridget Moynahan

Rachel

Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks

Zoe

Izabella Miko

Izabella Miko

Cammie

John Goodman

John Goodman

Bill

LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes

Adam Garcia

Adam Garcia

Kevin O'Donnell

Sarah Jane Morris

Sarah Jane Morris

Girl at the Surprise Party

Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey

Gloria

Themes & Keywords

beautiful woman

About Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly is a comedy, drama, music, romance film released in 2000 exploring themes of beautiful woman. Directed by David McNally, it stars Piper Perabo, Maria Bello, Bridget Moynahan. Graced with a velvet voice, 21-year-old Violet Sanford heads to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter only to find her aspirations sidelined by the accolades and notoriety she receives at her "day" job as a barmaid at Coyote Ugly. The "Coyotes" as they are affectionately called tantalize customers and the media alike with their outrageous antics, making Coyote Ugly the watering hole for guys on the prowl.

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