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Thirteen Conversations About One Thing (2001)

R  104 min  -  Drama   -  29 March 2002 (Italy)
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In New York City, the lives of a lawyer, an actuary, a house-cleaner, a professor, and the people around them intersect as they ponder order and happiness in the face. of life's cold unpredictability.

Director:

Jill Sprecher
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9 wins & 5 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew McConaughey ...
David Connolly ...
Joseph Siravo ...
Bureau Chief
A.D. Miles ...
Co-Worker
Sig Libowitz Sig Libowitz ...
Assistant Attorney
James Yaegashi ...
Legal Assistant
Dion Graham Dion Graham ...
Defense Attorney
Fernando López Fernando López ...
Defendant (as Fernando Lopez)
Brian Smiar Brian Smiar ...
Judge
Paul Austin Paul Austin ...
Bartender
Allie Woods Jr. Allie Woods Jr. ...
Cab Driver (as Allie Woods)
John Turturro ...
Amy Irving ...
Barbara Sukowa Barbara Sukowa ...
Rob McElhenney ...
Chris Hammond, Aspiring Medical Student
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Storyline

A physics professor approaching middle age decides to change his life with unexpected results. A rising young prosecuting attorney's plans are thrown into disarray as the result of a single careless act while distracted. A woman reluctantly faces her husband's infidelity. An envious insurance claims manager with family problems seeks revenge on a cheerful coworker, but has second thoughts. And an optimistic young cleaning woman awaits a miracle, only to have her faith shaken by a traumatic event. These ordinary people all find themselves asking the fundamental question philosophers have pondered throughout history: What is happiness, and how does one achieve it? Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Happiness | Professor | Attorney | Insurance | House Cleaner  | See more »

Taglines:

Ask yourself if you're really happy.

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and brief drug use See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | German (song lyrics) | Italian (only a few words)

Release Date:

(Italy) See more »

Also Known As:

13 Conversations See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$89,499 (USA) (27 May 2002) (9 Screens)

Gross:

$3,706,652 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The films story is inspired by two different head injuries that director Jill Sprecher endured. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: The computer monitor that Troy sits behind after his promotion has neither a power nor signal cord connected to the rear panel (other, similar computers are conventionally connected). See more »

Quotes

Troy: I believe that if there is such thing as luck. I just hope I'm lucky enough to notice it when it comes my way.
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Crazy Credits

Shawn Elliott is correctly spelled in the first set of credits, but
is spelled as 'Shawn Elliot" in the end credits. See more »

Connections

References Magnolia (1999) See more »

Soundtracks

"Put on a Happy Face"
Performed by Matt Monro
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams
© 1960 Strada Music (ASCAP)
Administered by Helene Blue Musique LTD
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets See more »