Blind Date

Blind Date

Year: 1987

Runtime: 95 min

Language: English

Director: Blake Edwards

ComedyRomance

A workaholic man named Walter Davis finds his routine disrupted when his brother sets him up on a blind date with the unconventional Nadia. Throughout the evening, Walter is challenged to step outside his comfort zone as he encounters Nadia's unpredictable behavior and learns about her difficult past. He must balance navigating this unexpected encounter with maintaining his professional image, leading to a series of humorous situations.

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1

Pressure to close the deal

Walter Davis is under heavy pressure to secure a deal that will let his company manage Yakamoto's assets. A celebratory dinner is planned, and a date is needed. Ted and Susie urge Walter to take Nadia, Susie's cousin, while warning him not to let her drink.

early in the story Walter's corporate office
2

Blind date arranged and warning

Ted and Susie arrange a blind date between Walter and Nadia for the upcoming dinner. Nadia is introduced as charming and attractive. They warn Walter not to let Nadia drink alcohol because she loses control.

before the dinner Susie's home
3

David attacks; Walter escorts Nadia to safety

Nadia's ex boyfriend David attacks Walter, forcing him to defend both himself and her. After evading David, Walter escorts Nadia to a recording studio. The tense moment hints at the growing connection between them.

shortly after meeting Outside the recording studio
4

Musician dream revealed; champagne despite warnings

At the recording studio, Walter confesses that he sacrificed his dream of being a musician for a steady job. He shares this with Nadia, and then reveals that he gave Nadia champagne despite warnings. The moment deepens their bond and the stakes of the night.

that night Recording studio
5

Dinner with Yakamoto; Nadia's impulsive outbursts

Nadia accompanies Walter to a dinner with Yakamoto. She calls out a colleague, mocks a waiter, and inadvertently sprays champagne, drawing Yakamoto's ire. The scene highlights the clash between Nadia's spontaneity and Yakamoto's expectations.

that evening Yakamoto's dining room
6

Nadia negotiates a divorce; deal collapses; Walter is fired

Nadia persuades Yakamoto's meek wife to divorce him and take half his assets. The bombshell causes the deal to collapse and Walter to be fired. The immediate consequences show how a single impulsive night can ruin a career.

after dinner Yakamoto's mansion
7

Pursuit, disco, and reconciliation on the dance floor

Walter tries to take Nadia home, but David keeps pursuing them. They hide out at a disco where they finally reconcile on the dance floor. The night between them grows more intense amid the music and lights.

late night Disco
8

Bar brawl and looming danger

David instigates a bar brawl; Walter and Nadia manage to escape the chaos. The violence underscores the danger that follows their fragile romance. They press on through the unpredictable turn of events.

shortly after the disco Bar
9

Return home gone wrong: a tow, a theft, and a confrontation

On the way to Nadia's address, their plans go wrong as a van pulls the house away, Walter's car is stripped, and muggers confront him as the police arrive. The night shifts from scandal to danger and loss. The couple is forced to face the consequences of their choices.

late night Nadia's address area
10

Morning reversal: Walter jailed and bail

The following morning Nadia bails Walter out of jail. She reminds him that he gave her alcohol, and he bitterly concedes that their night was never simple. The moment sets up a new level of legal and emotional entanglements.

following morning Police station / bail location
11

Legal maneuvering and a reluctant alliance

David, now a defense lawyer, agrees to represent Walter in exchange for Nadia agreeing to marry him. Judge Harold Bedford, David's father, pressures him to relocate away from the case and promises to help if needed. The plan sets a troubling legal triangle in motion.

shortly after bail David's family residence / courtroom
12

Branded chocolates, wedding disruption, and a kiss

Before the wedding, Walter injects a box of chocolates with brandy and sends them to Nadia at David's parents' mansion. Nadia eats them, becomes intoxicated, and disrupts the wedding by refusing to marry David because she loves Walter. Walter arrives and kisses Nadia as the crowd cheers.

wedding day David's parents' mansion / wedding venue
13

A hopeful afterglow: a beach honeymoon

Sometime after the chaos, Walter and Nadia honeymoon on a beach. He plays the guitar for her, and a champagne bucket with Coca-Cola rests nearby.

some time later Beach

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