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Release Date:
3 April 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
Can you really trust anyone? morePlot:
An employee of a corporation with a lucrative secret process is tempted to betray it. But there's more to it than that. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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An intelligent masterpiece made by the hands of genius film maker David Mamet more (242 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Campbell Scott | ... | Joseph A. 'Joe' Ross | |
| Steve Martin | ... | Julian 'Jimmy' Dell | |
| Rebecca Pidgeon | ... | Susan Ricci | |
| Ben Gazzara | ... | Mr. Klein | |
| Ricky Jay | ... | George Lang | |
| Felicity Huffman | ... | Pat McCune | |
| Richard L. Friedman | ... | Businessman | |
| Jerry Graff | ... | Businessman | |
| G. Roy Levin | ... | Businessman | |
| Hilary Hinckle | ... | Resort Concierge | |
| David Pittu | ... | Resort Manager | |
| Christopher Kaldor | ... | Dell's Bodyguard | |
| Michael Robinson | ... | Security Person | |
| Olivia Tecosky | ... | Flight Attendant | |
| Charlotte Potok | ... | Bookstore Woman |
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Rated PG for thematic elements including tension, some violent images and brief language.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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USA:PG (certificate #35283) | Singapore:PG | Iceland:L | Netherlands:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Norway:11 | Portugal:M/12 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG | Canada:PGFun Stuff
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The main character's name is Joseph, and he invents a "process." In Kafka's "Der Prozess" (English title: The Trial), the main character, Joseph, is also framed, and nothing is what it seems. moreGoofs:
Boom mic visible: In the scene outside the luxurious cars garage, where Dell is once more apologizing to Ross, a microphone is fully visible over Ross's head. It's partially visible in other scenes as well (yacht scene, Ross's flat when talking to Susan etc.) moreSoundtrack:
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now moreFAQ
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I remember watching this film in 1998 at the theater and it became one of my favorites ever since. I have since watched every Mamet film I ran into, they were very good, but I believe this one's his best film yet. The story follows Joseph Ross (Campbell Scott), a salaried mathematician who's invented some truly valuable system that will make a fortune for his company. We meet him as he goes on vacation and befriends with a seemingly multi-millionaire who calls himself Julian "Jimmy" Dell (Steve Martin). Ross is then drawn into a big conspiracy surrounds his valuable "system". I won't go into the details so that i won't spoil the surprises and there are many. All the actors involved gives their best, most notable are Rebecca Pigeon as Susan, Joseph's pretty and sophisticated secretary and for Steve Martin, who was very refreshing to see in a serious role. The film has some unique and intelligent dialogs often appear in David Mamet's works. The twists are very surprising but MAKE SENSE, something that a lot of film makers have to learn these days. Overall an intelligent gem of a film you will not forget easily. Thumbs up and 10/10. Highly Recommended.