Just Write (1997)

A Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress.

Director:

Andrew Gallerani

Writer:

Stan Williamson

Stars:

Sherilyn Fenn, Jeremy Piven, JoBeth Williams

4 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sherilyn Fenn	...	Amanda Clark
Jeremy Piven	...	Harold McMurphy
JoBeth Williams	...	Sidney Stone
Wallace Shawn	...	Arthur Blake
Alex Rocco	...	Harold's Father
Jeffrey D. Sams	...	Danny Sams, Bartender
Costas Mandylor	...	Rich Adams
Yeardley Smith	...	Lulu
Holland Taylor	...	Emma Jeffreys
Anita Barone	...	Carrie, Danny's Girl
Bellina Logan	...	Tory, Danny's Girl (as Belina Logan)
Stephanie Miller	...	Mr. Blake's Assistant
Nancy McKeon	...	Bride
Ed McMahon	...	Luncheon Chairman
Anthony Galea	...	Young Harold

Storyline

Harold is a tour bus driver. While visiting a good friend in a trendy Hollywood cafe, Harold spots his favorite actress, Amanda Clark. She is with her agent Sidney Stone who is repeatedly getting up to make phone calls. When Harold sees Amanda sitting alone, he decides to introduce himself. Instructed not to mention his profession to her, Harold doesn't correct Amanda when she mistakingly assumes he is a writer. When she asks who his agent is, Harold innocently throws out the name of super-agent Arthur Blake. Amanda is impressed and charmed, and to Harold's amazement she proposes a date to discuss her next movie with him. As their relationship grows, so must Harold's charade to keep Amanda from discovering he is a Beverly Hills tour guide and not a hot-shot writer. He promises Amanda a script rewrite and convinces Arthur Blake to represent him. Harold's father is not so easily swayed, and tells Harold to snap out of it, "We show people movie star's homes, we do not date them!" With a ...

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Plot Keywords:

actress | writer | hollywood | movie star | brunette | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sex-related humor

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Just Right

Box Office

Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BMG Independents, Wind Chill Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Emma Jeffreys: If I'd known you were coming, I'd have sent you an invitation

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Connections

Spoofs Family Matters (1989)

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Soundtracks

"52nd Street Revisited"
Performed by Claude Williams Two

User Reviews

good

Somewhat ridiculous yes, however those willing to suspend disbelief will be happy with Just Write. Jeremy Piven plays the lead role and makes this film, along with the gorgeous Ms Fenn. The combination of these two fine actors tips just Write into the 'good' category. Fans of the romantic-comedy genre will need little convincing and even those who aren't can take pleasure from the film. To summarise, Just Write is a good watch.