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