Adaptation
Movie
2002
R
1 HOUR 54 MINS
Comedy drama
Drama
A confused L.A. screenwriter, overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy, sexual frustration, self-loathing, asks his twin for advice about a story.
Cast & Crew
Nicolas Cage Charlie Kaufman/Donald Kaufman
Meryl Streep Susan Orlean
Chris Cooper John Laroche
Tilda Swinton Valerie
Cara Seymour Amelia Kavan
Brian Cox Robert McKee
Judy Greer Alice the Waitress
Maggie Gyllenhaal Caroline
Ron Livingston Marty Bowen
Jay Tavare Matthew Osceola
Stephen Tobolowsky Ranger Steve Neely (scenes deleted)
Peter Jason Defense Attorney
Curtis Hanson Orlean's Husband
Spike Jonze Director
Charlie Kaufman Screenwriter
Susan Orlean Writer (Book)
Edward Saxon Producer
Vincent Landay Producer
Jonathan Demme Producer
Peter Saraf Executive Producer
Charlie Kaufman Executive Producer
Lance Acord Director of Photography
Eric Zumbrunnen Film Editing
Carter Burwell Original Music
K.K. Barrett Production Designer
Gray Marshall Visual Effects Supervisor
Peter Andrus Art Director
Gene Serdena Set Decoration
Casey Storm Costume Design
Justine Arteta Casting
Kim Davis-Wagner Casting
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