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