THE PRINCESS DIARIES Release Date: 11 Oct 01 (HK)
Genre: Comedy

Cast: Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore, Caroline Goodall, Robert Schwartzman, and Julie Andrews
Director: Garry Marshall
Producers: Whitney Houston, Debra Martin Chase, Mario Iscovich
Co-Producer: Ellen H. Schwartz
Screenplay by Gina Wendkos
Based on the novel by Meg Cabot

Shy San Francisco teenager Mia Thermopolis (ANNE HATHAWAY) is thrown for a loop when, from out of the blue, she learns the astonishing news that she’s a real-life princess! As the heir apparent to the crown of the small European principality of Genovia, Mia begins a comical journey toward the throne when her strict and formidable grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (JULIE ANDREWS), shows up to give her “princess lessons.” The two instantly clash_Mia has no intention of leaving her normal life to become the ruler of a far-off country, while her grandmother insists it is her duty. Clarisse is determined to do a complete makeover of this sparkling -- if not polished -- diamond in the rough in order that she take her rightful place in the royal line of succession. Now, the reluctant princess must make the biggest decision of her life_whether to remain with her family and explore a budding romance with her best friend’s brother Michael (ROBERT SCHWARTZMAN)_or to leave everything behind to accept the royal responsibilities that come with being the Princess of Genovia.