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