
Adaptation.
Adaptation.
Release: 2002-12-06·Runtime: 115m·★ 7.3
ComedyCrimeDrama
Charlie Kaufman is a confused L.A. screenwriter overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy, sexual frustration, self-loathing, and by the screenwriting ambitions of his freeloading twin brother Donald. While struggling to adapt "The Orchid Thief," by Susan Orlean, Kaufman's life spins from pathetic to bizarre. The lives of Kaufman and Orlean's book become strangely intertwined as each one's search for passion collides with the other's.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
Propaganda Films
Good Machine
Intermedia
Beverly Detroit Studios
Clinica Estetico
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Meryl Streepas Susan Orlean
Tilda Swintonas Valerie Thomas
Gary Farmeras Buster Baxley
Lisa Loveas Orlean Dinner Guest
Catherine Keeneras Catherine Keener (uncredited)
Doug Jonesas Augustus Margary
Ron Livingstonas Marty Bowen
Chris Cooperas John Laroche
Jay Tavareas Matthew Osceola
Litefootas Russell
Maggie Gyllenhaalas Caroline Cunningham
Sandra Lee Gimpelas Laroche’s Mom
John Malkovichas John Malkovich (uncredited)
Bob Yerkesas Charles Darwin
Donald Dowdas Cafe Customer (uncredited)
Roger Willieas Randy
Jim Beaveras Ranger Tony
Gregory Itzinas Prosecutor
Bob Stephensonas David
Curt Clendeninas Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
David O. Russellas Orlean Dinner Guest
Brian Coxas Robert McKee
Nicolas Cageas Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman
Curtis Hansonas Orlean's Husband
Cara Seymouras Amelia Kavan
Peter Jasonas Defense Attorney
Judy Greeras Alice the Waitress
Nancy Lenehanas Kaufman’s Mother
John Cusackas John Cusack (uncredited)Crew
" />Edward SaxonProducer
" />Ann RothWardrobe Designer
" />Scott RogersStunts
" />Chris CarnelStunts
" />Carter BurwellOriginal Music Composer
" />Jonathan DemmeProducer
" />Spike JonzeDirector
" />Darrin PrescottStunts
" />Lance AcordDirector of Photography
" />Vincent LandayProducer
" />Rick BarkerStunts
" />Susan OrleanNovel
" />Eddie YansickStunts
" />Lora HirschbergSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Julie JanneyStand In
" />Norb PhillipsStunts
" />Dan BradleyStunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
" />Charlie KaufmanScreenplay, Executive Producer
" />Gene SerdenaSet Decoration
" />Marco KyrisStand In
" />K.K. BarrettProduction Design
" />Joel HarlowMakeup Department Head