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