When the local FBI office receives a letter from a terrorist known only as 'The Citizen', it's quickly determined that he's planning his next act at the Miss America beauty pageant. Because tough-as-nails Gracie Hart is the only female agent at the office, she's chosen to go undercover as the contestant from New Jersey.

Sandra Bullockas Gracie Hart
Michael Caineas Victor Melling
Benjamin Brattas Eric Matthews
Candice Bergenas Kathy Morningside
William Shatneras Stan Fields
Ernie Hudsonas McDonald
John DiRestaas Agent Clonsky
Heather Burnsas Cheryl "Rhode Island"
Melissa De Sousaas Karen "New York"
Steve Monroeas Frank Tobin
László Kovács