Giving It Up (1999)

User Rating:

4.0/10   

Director:

Christopher Kublan

Writers:

Christopher Kublan (writer)
Daniel Einfeld (co-story)

Release Date:

11 September 1999 (Taiwan)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

No touching, no kissing, no sex... no problem.

Plot:

Womanizing New York adman attempts to identify the causes of, and find a remedy for, his so-called addiction to sex, in order to win the love of a woman he respects.

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Mark Feuerstein	...	Ralph Gagante
Amy Redford	...	Elizabeth Brenner
Dabney Coleman	...	Johnathan Gallant
Ben Weber	...	Peter McGrath
James Toback	...	Dr. Hubbins
Timothi-Jane Graham	...	Claire Densen (as Timothi Jane Graham)
Ali Larter	...	Amber
James Lesure	...	Kevin
Callie Thorne	...	Rex
Annabel Rivera	...	Monica
Mike Johnson	...	Jamie (Sex Addict) (as Jon Michael Johnson)
John Metelitz	...	John (Sex Addict)
Sara Moon	...	Debra (Sex Addict)
Andrew Marks	...	Jason (Sex Addict)
Bill Dawes	...	Pick-Up Man (Sex Addict)
John Hanshe	...	Victor (Sex Addict)
Jeannene Orofino	...	Red Headed (Sex Addict)
Jack Merrill	...	Joseph
Steven Ogg	...	Andre (Fashion Photographer)
John Doman	...	Ralph Gagante Sr.
Linda Thorson	...	Marlene Gigante
Lucille Patton	...	Grandma Ruthie
David Little	...	Poppy
Rosemary McNamara	...	Nana
Justin Zaremby	...	12yr old Ralph
John Nisler	...	8yr old Ralph
Meredith Deane	...	Cousin Gina
Sara Stone	...	Gillian
Jeff Donnelly	...	Jeff
Erica Smith	...	Jennifer
Jordana Eisenstein	...	Sexy Office Girl
Cara Jedell	...	Secretary
Naomi Kale	...	Aja Waitress
Sara Schmidt	...	Vomitgirl
Megan Gray	...	Wondercamp Assistant
Jeremy Reich	...	Boy Wondercamper
Paulette Santiago	...	Girl Wondercamper
Laura Lane	...	Sexy Bartender (as Laura Wachal)
Jack Zelic	...	Ferrari Dealer
Oren Stevens	...	Spartan Condom Client
Bill Tragos	...	Spartan Condom Head Client
Toni D'Antonio	...	Dago Chick
Joseph Direnzo	...	Dago Dude
Vaughn Lowery	...	Pedestrian
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jack Dimich	...	Car Dealer
Jennifer Warfel	...	Receptionist

Directed by
Christopher Kublan

Writing credits
Christopher Kublan		(writer)
Daniel Einfeld		(co-story)

Produced by
Michael Araiz	....	associate producer
Daniel Bigel	....	producer
Chris Connolly	....	associate producer
Joseph Direnzo	....	associate producer
Taylor MacCrae	....	co-producer
Michael Mailer	....	producer
Steven Posen	....	co-producer
Jill Rubin	....	line producer

Original Music by
Tyler Bowe

Cinematography by
Leland Krane

Film Editing by
Charlene Hamer

Casting by
Rebecca Mayer

Production Design by
Jana Rosenblatt

Costume Design by
Christopher Del Coro

Makeup Department
Theodora Katsoulogiannakis	....	key hair stylist
Nuria Sitja	....	key makeup artist

Production Management
Julie Thaxter-Gourlay	....	unit production manager
Robert Warmflash	....	post-production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Vince P. Maggio	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Amy S. Dholakia	....	art production assistant

Sound Department
John Bowen	....	supervising sound editor
Ray Palagy	....	sound editor
Tony Slocum	....	dialogue editor

Camera and Electrical Department
Antonio Ponti	....	first assistant camera
Christopher Weck	....	gaffer

Editorial Department
Patricia Sztaba	....	negative matcher
Stan Sztaba	....	negative matcher

Music Department
Neil Cedar	....	music editor
Jason Pascal	....	associate music supervisor

Other crew
Eve Applebaum	....	location manager
Kimberley Ann Berdy	....	production coordinator
Doris Del Castillo	....	assistant location manager
Tiffany P. Hamm	....	key production assistant
Leigh Purtill	....	script supervisor

Production Companies

• Bigel / Mailer Films

Distributors

• Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment
• Lions Gate Films
• Scanbox Entertainment (2002) (Finland) (DVD)
• Showcase Entertainment (2002) (Non-USA) (all media)

Other Companies

• Sync Sound  Sound Editorial and Mixing Facility

Also Known As:

Casanova Falling

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexual content, language and some drug use.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Finland:K-15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Bigel / Mailer Films

Trivia:

Because of Mark Feuerstein's knack with physical slapstick (he studied with the top clown teacher in France), writer/director Christopher Kublan nicknamed him "Chaplin" on the set of the movie (he even referred to him as "Chaplin" on the call-sheet).

Quotes:

Ralphie's First Little Girlfriend: Women still remember their first kiss long after men have forgotten the last.

Movie Connections:

References Love in the Afternoon (1957)

Congratulations Christopher Kublan

Christopher Kublan's debut movie as both a writer and director is simply incredible.

Casanova Falling is a realistic view of men and their romantic fallings...

It sheds a new light on the caveman... yet goes beyond most modern comedy/romance movies as he is honest, yet does not bash his characters for thier behaviors.

It was a true blessing to see this movie at the Nortel International Film Festival in Palm Springs, CA.

Left me with a smile on my face...