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