
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
Gary Farmeras Buster Baxley
Brian Coxas Robert McKee
Nancy Lenehanas Kaufman’s Mother
Chris Cooperas John Laroche
Cara Seymouras Amelia Kavan
Sandra Lee Gimpelas Laroche’s Mom
Nicolas Cageas Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman
Meryl Streepas Susan Orlean
Tilda Swintonas Valerie Thomas
Gregory Itzinas Prosecutor
John Malkovichas John Malkovich (uncredited)
Peter Jasonas Defense Attorney
Catherine Keeneras Catherine Keener (uncredited)
Jim Beaveras Ranger Tony
Ron Livingstonas Marty Bowen
John Cusackas John Cusack (uncredited)
Litefootas Russell
Roger Willieas Randy
David O. Russellas Orlean Dinner Guest
Bob Stephensonas David
Curt Clendeninas Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
Doug Jonesas Augustus Margary
Curtis Hansonas Orlean's Husband
Lisa Loveas Orlean Dinner Guest
Maggie Gyllenhaalas Caroline Cunningham
Jay Tavareas Matthew Osceola
Judy Greeras Alice the Waitress
Bob Yerkesas Charles Darwin
Donald Dowdas Cafe Customer (uncredited)Crew
" />Susan OrleanNovel
" />Rick BarkerStunts
" />Darrin PrescottStunts
" />Edward SaxonProducer
" />K.K. BarrettProduction Design
" />Eddie YansickStunts
" />Vincent LandayProducer
" />Spike JonzeDirector
" />Julie JanneyStand In
" />Ann RothWardrobe Designer
" />Carter BurwellOriginal Music Composer
" />Dan BradleyStunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
" />Joel HarlowMakeup Department Head
" />Chris CarnelStunts
" />Scott RogersStunts
" />Lora HirschbergSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Jonathan DemmeProducer
" />Marco KyrisStand In
" />Lance AcordDirector of Photography
" />Gene SerdenaSet Decoration
" />Norb PhillipsStunts
" />Charlie KaufmanScreenplay, Executive Producer