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