Worth Winning

Worth Winning

Year: 1989

Runtime: 103 mins

Language: English

Director: Will Mackenzie

RomanceComedy

A light‑hearted comedy follows Taylor, a self‑assured bachelor who prides himself on his success with women. When his friends dare him to win marriage proposals from three women they each choose, he embarks on a series of humorous misadventures, juggling dates, misunderstandings and unexpected chemistry to prove his confidence.

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1

Taylor Worth: Philadelphia weatherman and bachelor

Taylor Worth is a devastatingly handsome and charming weatherman working for a Philadelphia TV station. He enjoys the attention of many women and resents the envy that his friends feel about his single lifestyle. This sets the stage for the bet that will drive the rest of the story.

Opening / Present day Philadelphia
2

The wager is laid: three-month romantic marathon

Ned Broudy challenges Taylor with a dare: he must win three randomly chosen women to fall in love with him and accept a marriage proposal within three months. The stakes are high: Taylor's weekend cabin goes against a valuable painting owned by Ned and Clair Broudy. The challenge is set to test Taylor's charms and endurance.

Start of wager Ned and Clair Broudy's home
3

Veronica Briskow enters the plan

Clair is unaware of the bet, but she is pleased when her husband arranges a match between Taylor and Veronica Briskow, a concert pianist. Veronica is independent and career-focused, which makes her a tricky target. Taylor sets out to attract her interest despite the odds.

Early in wager Philadelphia social circle
4

Erin Cooper becomes the first fiancée

Taylor seduces Erin Cooper, a sexy Philadelphia Eagles receptionist, and proposes marriage to her on the air via a hidden TV camera. The moment sparks a cascade of jealousy and complications as Erin's friends react to the staged engagement. The televised proposal marks the first victory toward the three-win requirement.

Early in wager TV studio
5

Erin's virgin status revealed and boundaries set

Taylor learns Erin is still a virgin and, despite his early triumph, chooses not to sleep with her. The revelation shapes how their engagement unfolds and underscores Taylor's evolving conscience. Erin remains engaged, but the relationship remains fragile and guarded.

Shortly after engagement Erin's workplace/private space
6

Eleanor Larimore enters via a shoe salesman ruse

Taylor targets Eleanor Larimore, who is married and dissatisfied at home. He flirts with her while posing as a shoe salesman and takes her on a dangerous sexual journey in public places. Eleanor agrees to a secret marriage proposal that is captured on video.

Early to mid-wager Shoe store and public spaces
7

Veronica's growing connection and the decision to propose

As Taylor spends more time with Veronica Briskow, he feels a real pull to keep her beyond the wager. Veronica's career focus makes the union unlikely, but Taylor pursues a genuine bond. He contemplates proposing to Veronica as the wager progresses.

Mid-wager Veronica's Philadelphia circle
8

Cabin proposal and Veronica accepts

Taylor finally proposes to Veronica at his cabin, and she accepts, transforming the wager into a real relationship. Clair is delighted, while Ned is devastated by the turn of events. The two hopeful couples move toward a possible future together.

End of three-month period Taylor's weekend cabin
9

Taylor attempts to end Erin’s engagement

With two engagements in the air, Taylor must break off with Erin to focus on Veronica. He tricks Erin by pretending to be impotent to avoid starting a family and ending the engagement. The ruse deepens the emotional fallout among the involved parties.

Shortly after cabin proposal Private location
10

Eleanor brags about her improved sex life

Meanwhile Eleanor revels in the newfound intimate life and brags to Clair and Veronica about it, revealing Taylor's manipulative plots. The bragging heightens suspicion and trust begins to crumble among the women. The deception at the heart of the bet starts to unravel.

After Erin's break-off Clair's home and Veronica's circle
11

The three women discover Taylor's shared position

It becomes clear that three women are seeing the same man, and each relationship falls apart. Erin seeks solace with her football teammate Tarry Childs, while Eleanor revels in exposing Taylor's deception. Veronica is heartbreaking affected as the truth comes out.

Toward the end of the wager Philadelphia area
12

Public apology and pledge of love

A broken Taylor makes a grand, public gesture to Veronica at a benefit auction, apologizing for his actions and declaring his love. He asserts his desire to be with her, hoping to repair the damage done by the bet. Veronica, though heartbroken, sees his honesty and the possibility of a real relationship.

End of wager Giant hall at a benefit auction

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