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