The Amateurs (2005)

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96 min - Comedy - 28 April 2006 (UK)

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Ratings: 6.2/10 from 3,995 users Metascore: 45/100
Reviews: 44 user | 32 critic | 6 from Metacritic.com

Citizens of a small town, under the influence of a man in the midst of a mid-life crisis, come together to make an adult film.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Jeff Bridges	...	Andy Sargentee
	Tim Blake Nelson	...	Barney Macklehatton
	Joe Pantoliano	...	Some Idiot
	Ted Danson	...	Moose
	William Fichtner	...	Otis
	Patrick Fugit	...	Emmett
	John Hawkes	...	Moe
	Brad William Henke	...	Ron (as Brad Henke)
	Dawn Didawick	...	Clara
	Glenne Headly	...	Helen Tatelbaum
	Tom Bower	...	Floyd
	Jayne Taini	...	Mrs. Morrelli
	Lauren Graham	...	Peggy
	Jeanne Tripplehorn	...	Thelma
	Alex D. Linz	...	Billy

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Storyline

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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Rise to the Occasion See more »

Genres:

Comedy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 2006 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Amatöörit See more »

Filming Locations:

Arcadia, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$10,149 (USA) (9 December 2007) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$15,090 (USA) (16 December 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

First Look International, Qwerty Films, N1 European Film Produktions GmbH & Co. KG See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Quotes

Andy Sargentee: [commenting on the screenplay for the porn] And then here, this is my favourite, 99: "Interior office day; Boris gives it to Bianka in the butt, as she defuses the bomb."
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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 »

Connections

References "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960) See more »

Soundtracks

"Hard on a Bear"
Written by John Goodwin
Performed by John Goodwin
Courtesy of Baby Records See more »

The Amateurs (2005)
The Moguls (original title)

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