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Overview

User Rating:
5.8/10   1,247 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
William H. Macy (screenplay) &
Steven Schachter (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
20 November 2008 (Russia) more
Genre:
Tagline:
Cut To The Scam.
Plot:
A down-and-out film producer agrees to make his nephew's film about 19th century English statesman Benjamin Disraeli... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
Deal Praise! more (21 total)

Cast

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Kate Blumberg ... Linda
John Carson ... Nigel Bland

Jeremy Crutchley ... Ian Chadwick

Jose Domingos ... Mark Rovner

Adrian Galley ... Andrei

Fiona Glascott ... Fiona Hicks

Elliott Gould ... Rabbi Seth Gutterman

Brett Granstaff ... Peter

Sydney Hall ... Assisitant

Sean Higgs ... Hans
David Hunt ... Grier Clark

Aiden Lithgow ... Skip Miller

LL Cool J ... Bobby Mason

William H. Macy ... Charlie Berns

Darron Meyer ... Talent Agent

Tere Morris ... Catherine Oxenmoor
Mudi Mudau ... SA A Air hostess

Jeanne Neilson ... Young British Actress
Sharon Raginiano ... Levy Rosenwald
Natasha Rees-Davies ... Maya

Jason Ritter ... Lionel Travitz

Matthew Dylan Roberts ... Vladimir (as Matthew Roberts)

Meg Ryan ... Deidre Hearn
Shawn Tanaka ... Brad's Assistant
Anton Voster ... LA limo driver
George Worthmore ... Danny Turner
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Entente et mésentente (Canada: French title)
Start Shooting (Europe)
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MPAA:
Rated R for sexual content and language.
Runtime:
100 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In addition to playing the role of Charlie Berns in the film, William H. Macy also reads the audio book upon which the film is based. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Deidre and Charlie start arguing in the Czech studio, Lionel and the girl get up and leave - twice. more

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2 out of 5 people found the following comment useful.
Deal Praise!, 29 January 2009
10/10
Author: mycatiegirl from United States

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It's wit, charm, and depth had me glued to the screen the whole time! I've always enjoyed Macy's work and he definitely shines in this one. The arc in his character is so clear and obvious, that it is easy yet enjoyable to go on the journey with his character. The movie's satirical view on Hollywood film-making is sure to make anyone laugh. The direction is clear and the movie is fast-paced, yet easy to follow. Honestly, it took me by surprise. I didn't really know what to expect, when I watched it and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I also loved Jason Ritter's performance...this movie deserves some recognition. It's stacked with amazing talent. The beginning of the movie is done very well, drawing the audience into the piece. I HIGHLY recommend it!

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