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