In the Company of Men (1997)

Director:

Neil LaBute

Writer:

Neil LaBute (writer)

Release Date:

1 August 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Are all men bastards...or just misunderstood?

Plot:

Two business executives--one an avowed misogynist, the other recently emotionally wounded by his love interest--set out to exact revenge on the female gender by seeking out the most innocent, uncorrupted girl they can find and ruining her life.

Plot Keywords:

Misogynist | Office | Controversial | Golf | Depravity

Awards:

10 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Aaron Eckhart	...	Chad
Stacy Edwards	...	Christine
Matt Malloy	...	Howard
Michael Martin	...	Co-worker #1
Mark Rector	...	John
Chris Hayes	...	Co-worker #2
Jason Dixie	...	Intern
Emily Cline	...	Suzanne
Roxanne Butler	...	Flight attendant
Tahira Essix	...	Traveler
Julia Henkel	...	Traveler
Sara Pauley	...	Traveler
Cheryl Russell	...	Traveler
Jasen Savage	...	Traveler / Bank patron
Lynette Smith	...	Traveler

Also Known As:

En compagnie des hommes (Canada: French title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language and emotional abuse.

Runtime:

97 min

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English | American Sign Language

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:L | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Argentina:13 | Brazil:14 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:7 | Spain:13 | Sweden:7 | UK:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Company:

Alliance Atlantis Communications

Trivia:

Stacy Edwards (Christine) originally could not star because she was getting married at the time the movie was scheduled to start shooting. The producers pushed back the schedule to accommodate her.

Quotes:

Chad: Let me give you a professional tip. The word is ASK.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Spin City: In the Company of Dudes (#5.14)" (2001)

One of my Favourites

This is a totally unexpected find, a movie that you know nothing about when you sit down to watch it, yet totally engrosses you and blows you away. While the plot involves the seduction of a vulnerable female by two co-workers, the sub-plot is a dark look at the corporate world with an ending that will hit you in the gut. In the Company of Men should be watched by men, only with other men, and not with their significant female others. One of my favourites. Highly recommended for those who like dark comedies.