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The Amateurs
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Cast
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| Jeff Bridges | ... | ||
| Tim Blake Nelson | ... | ||
| Joe Pantoliano | ... | ||
| Ted Danson | ... | ||
| William Fichtner | ... | ||
| Patrick Fugit | ... | ||
| John Hawkes | ... |
Moe
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| Brad William Henke | ... |
Ron
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| Dawn Didawick | ... |
Clara
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| Glenne Headly | ... | ||
| Tom Bower | ... |
Floyd
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| Jayne Taini | ... |
Mrs. Morrelli
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| Lauren Graham | ... | ||
| Jeanne Tripplehorn | ... | ||
| Alex D. Linz | ... |
Billy
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Andy Sargentee is a decent guy and the town's favorite failure: an unemployable dreamer whose ex's husband's wealth intimidates Andy to such an extent he does little with his teen son. Andy's new idea is for Butterface Fields to be the first town to band together to make the first full-length feature amateur adult film. He recruits five regulars at Floyd's Bar to contribute $2000 each. They get the kid at the video store, whose camcorder is constantly on, to be the cinematographer. The pal they all call "Some Idiot" volunteers to be writer-director. Otis becomes producer. Now, can they find actors, and especially, women? Can a pornography project give Andy self-respect? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 April 2006 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
The Amateurs See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$10,149 (USA) (7 December 2007)Gross:
$15,090 (USA) (14 December 2007)Company Credits
Production Co:
First Look International, Qwerty Films, N1 European Film Produktions GmbH & Co. KG See more »
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Otis: [responding to V rubbing him between the legs at the strip club] 'Bout time they got rid of shakin' hands.
V: [still rubbing Otis between his legs] Do you mind?
Otis: Do I mind if you rub my dick? No. Saves me the trouble. I'm trying to think of the last time I was asked a question that stupid.
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Written by John Hawkes
Performed by King Straggler
Courtesy of Authentica Records
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V: It's so good to see you.Otis: [responding to V rubbing him between the legs at the strip club] 'Bout time they got rid of shakin' hands.
V: [still rubbing Otis between his legs] Do you mind?
Otis: Do I mind if you rub my dick? No. Saves me the trouble. I'm trying to think of the last time I was asked a question that stupid.
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Crazy Credits
Before the end credits, you can see the credits for the documentary they made: Writer-Director - Some Idiot Producer - Andy Sargentee Executive Producer - Otis Cartwright Co-producer & Head of PR (2 Things) - Barney Macklehatton Cinemaphotographer & Editor - Emmett Wilder Almost Starring - Moose Bailey The town of Butterface Fields wishes to thank the town of Butterface Fields In loving memory of Lillian and Sidney Sargentee See more »Soundtracks
"A Good Man"Written by John Hawkes
Performed by King Straggler
Courtesy of Authentica Records
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I have never laughed so hard in a movie as I did Sunday night in Santa Barbara. I have known characters like these all my life who continue to try and succeed in life to win the respect and love of family e.g. Bridges's son. The main motive in life should not be monetary gain but being loved by those who love you. This is the moral of this wonderful movie which made my eyes misty at the end when Bridges kept replaying his son's voice mail,"....I love you Dad!" and then put the new sheets on his son's bed. The characters all mirror Bridges's desire to succeed at something in life. Bridges is like a pied piper in uniting the cast to follow his lead. Danson is a riot. Pantoliano is absolutely terrific. I have never seen him before in such a subdued hilariously funny role. Run! Don't walk to this very wonderful movie. Adding to the foregoing comment which was written over a year ago, I saw the re-cut version of the film last night(4/22/06) and wondered why many of the scenes of the funny grumpy old guy, (Clara's man) were cut, particularly the part near the end when he drives away in a new car with a wide smile after he had been frowning during the whole film. The re-cut version is a tighter film which focuses almost completely on the main characters at the expense of the peripheral characters. However, it is still a terrific film.