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