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