Griffin & Phoenix (2006)

Director:

Ed Stone

Writer (WGA):

John Hill (written by)

Release Date:

18 January 2007 (Russia)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

A love story with no expectations.

Plot:

GRIFFIN AND PHOENIX is a poignantly funny love story about two people who face a seemingly insurmountable obstacle that may stand between them and a last chance at love.

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Amanda Peet	...	Phoenix
Dermot Mulroney	...	Griffin
Sarah Paulson	...	Peri
Blair Brown	...	Eve
Alison Elliott	...	Terry
Lois Smith	...	Dr. Imberman
Jonah Meyerson	...	Kirk
Max Morris	...	Andrew
Simon Jones	...	Professor
Jesse Tyler Ferguson	...	Student (as Jesse Ferguson)
Susan Pourfar	...	Waitress
Omar Scroggins	...	Movie Usher
Adam Kulbersh	...	Stu Knoepflemacher
Adriane Lenox	...	Doctor
Novella Nelson	...	Maya Restaurant Owner
Dan McMathis	...	Good Samaritan #1
Jason Workman	...	Good Samaritan #2
Brian Klugman	...	Beach Stud
Sile Bermingham	...	Lilly
Steven Randazzo	...	Cop #1
Ted Koch	...	Cop #2
Dana Eskelson	...	Mother with Stroller
T.J. Starkon	...	Crying Boy
Jonathan Dokuchitz	...	Man on Street
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michael Showalter	...	Terry's Fiancé
Kristen Silverman	...	Bikini Babe
Fred Armisen	...	(uncredited)
Chuck Gerena	...	Water Tower Painter (uncredited)
Pablo Hernandez	...	Luc (uncredited)

Directed by
Ed Stone

Writing credits (WGA)
John Hill		(written by)

Produced by
Jason Blum	....	producer
Paul Brooks	....	producer
Marina Grasic	....	executive producer
Amy Israel	....	producer
Sidney Kimmel	....	producer
Jeff Levine	....	co-producer
Cary McNair	....	executive producer
Aaron Merrell	....	production director
Matthew Myers	....	line producer
Scott Niemeyer	....	executive producer
Ed Stone	....	producer
Bruce Toll	....	executive producer
Norm Waitt	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Roger Neill

Cinematography by
David M. Dunlap

Film Editing by
Plummy Tucker

Casting by
Sig De Miguel
Amanda Mackey Johnson

Production Design by
Kelly McGehee

Set Decoration by
Rebecca Meis DeMarco

Costume Design by
Luca Mosca

Makeup Department
Elizabeth Martinelli	....	assistant hair stylist
Rebecca Perkins	....	assistant makeup artist

Production Management
Matthew Myers	....	unit production manager
Rebecca Rivo	....	unit production manager
Jonathan Shore	....	post-production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Thomas Fatone	....	first assistant director
Patrick Gibbons	....	second assistant director
Kim Thompson	....	second second assistant director

Art Department
Sarah Berney	....	on-set scenic
Anna Butwell	....	on-set dresser
Neil Driscoll Jr.	....	assistant property master
Chryss Hionis	....	shopper
Colby Miller	....	set dresser
Jason Miller	....	art department coordinator
Melissa B. Miller	....	assistant set decorator
Francis Panuccio	....	key construction grip
Randall Richards	....	assistant art director
Tim Rossiter	....	lead man
Danny Rovira	....	construction coordinator
Nancy Scarangella	....	charge scenic
Duke Scoppa	....	property master
Jae Song	....	art department
Jesse White	....	art department production assistant

Sound Department
Anke Bakker	....	sound supervisor
Brian Campbell	....	dialogue editor
Jay Cheetham	....	background sound editor
Dario DiSanto	....	foley editor
Scott Edelson	....	boom operator
James Fonnyadt	....	sound effects editor
Deni King	....	adr supervisor
Devan Kraushar	....	co-sound designer
Todd R. Mason	....	sound effects recordist (as Todd Mason)
Iain Pattison	....	sound re-recording mixer
Adam Sharpe	....	adr mixer
Adam Sharpe	....	sound re-recording mixer
Paul A. Sharpe	....	sound re-recording mixer
Thomas Varga	....	sound mixer

Visual Effects by
Christopher Dusendschon	....	digital imaging supervisor: iO FILM
David Fred Masselink	....	digital imaging technician
Carl Walters	....	editorial supervisor

Stunts
Vince Cupone	....	stunt double: Dermot Mulroney
Manny Siverio	....	stunt coordinator
Erik Solky	....	stunt double: lead
Shawnna Thibodeau	....	stunt double

Camera and Electrical Department
Peter Agliata	....	camera operator
Abraham Altbuch	....	grip
Tom Cioccio	....	second assistant camera
Luis Colon	....	grip
Andrew Greve	....	electrician
Adam Hall	....	grip
David Lee	....	still photographer
Gus Limberis	....	camera loader (as Constantine Limberis)
Randy M. Salo	....	grip
Jeremy Schroeder	....	key grip
Steven Search	....	first assistant camera
Jonathan Stern	....	additional electrician
Eric Ulrich	....	best boy grip
Peter Vietro-Hannum	....	steadicam operator
Kevin Vincent	....	rigging electrician
Ryan Webb	....	electrician
John Woods	....	gaffer

Casting Department
Kate Bulpitt	....	casting associate
Kyle Stephen	....	casting associate

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Michael Anzalone	....	wardrobe supervisor
Rebecca Hofherr	....	assistant costume designer

Editorial Department
Kate Kroll	....	post-production assistant
Michael Mintz	....	digital film colorist
Tina Pacheco	....	first assistant editor
Aisla Webster	....	post-production coordinator

Music Department
Hal Beckett	....	music editor
Meagan Carsience	....	music editor
Daryl B. Kell	....	music editor
Stephen Krause	....	scoring mixer
Kurt Oldman	....	music preparation
Alexandra Patsavas	....	music supervisor
Keith Power	....	composer: additional score
Robert Puff	....	music librarian
Robert Puff	....	music preparation
Sarah Webster	....	music clearances

Other crew
Lesa Andelson	....	legal affairs: Gold Circle Films
Aynsley Baldwin	....	stock footage coordinator
Brette Billow	....	production secretary
Paul Bischot	....	office production assistant
Judson Blane	....	production assistant
Angela Cutrone	....	additional production assistant
Marilyn DeJesus	....	payroll accountant
Anne Marie Dentici	....	production assistant
Jacq Donegan	....	assistant production coordinator
Chris Doss	....	executive in charge of finance
Vadim Epstein	....	production assistant
Kimberly N. Fajen	....	production coordinator
Steve Faughnan	....	location scout
Wilson Green	....	key production assistant
Michael J. Harker	....	completion bond representative
Justin Kron	....	location assistant
Twig Leveque	....	production assistant
Michael J. Linowes	....	legal counsel
Sam B. Lorn	....	on-set locations
Joshua J. Mason	....	production assistant
Jason Messeri	....	production assistant
Kristen Mink	....	assistant location manager
Chris Nunez	....	set intern
Kevin Pazmino	....	set production assistant
Anthony Pettine	....	script supervisor
Sascha Springer	....	assistant location manager
Sari Stewart	....	assistant to producer
Keri Uribe	....	lead stand-in: Amanda Peet
Chad Wheeler	....	set production assistant
Danielle Wilson	....	craft service
David Wittlin	....	production assistant
Mimi Wyeth	....	production accountant
Tom Yeager	....	location manager
George Young	....	accounting clerk
George W. Young	....	assistant accountant
Steven Zeller	....	publicist

Production Companies

• Gold Circle Films
• Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
• Orphanage, The
• Blumhouse Productions
• Griffin & Phoenix Productions

Distributors

• Cinestar (2007) (Philippines) (theatrical)
• Kimmel International (2006) (Non-USA) (all media) (international sales)
• Lizard Cinema Trade (2007) (Russia) (all media)
• Scanbox Entertainment (2008) (Finland) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Orbit Digital  Avids

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, some thematic elements, and brief strong language.

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:TV-G | Finland:K-7 | Singapore:M18 | USA:PG-13 | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Germany:6

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Gold Circle Films

Movie Connections:

Remake of Griffin and Phoenix: A Love Story (1976) (TV)

Griffin & Phoenix - a delight!

Ed Stone's directorial debut is a charming and poignant love story. Griffin (Dermot Mulroney) is a NY insurance broker, diagnosed with cancer and given less than two years to live. Griffin is estranged from his ex and two sons who he doesn't really know as he buries himself in work. Griffin changes when he meets Phoenix (Amanda Peet) during a university lecture She is a professor who is also obsessed with work. They carry on an enchanting courtship and discover mutual interests, fantasies and indulgences. The film ends when Phoenix reveals her life's secret which binds them together forever. Amanda Peet (Syriana) shows her versatility and logs a solid performance! Most intriguing is the title, which Stone chose from historical/mythical origins!