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Writer (WGA):
Alex Metcalf (written by)
Tagline:
What can you do for your country?
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Set in 1963, in the swirl of glamour and intrigue that turned President John F. Kennedy's Washington into Camelot, the movie traces the coming of age of a lonely 13-year-old Catholic school boy. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
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Coming Of Age
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John F Kennedy
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CIA
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Catholic
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Captivating ... sexy ... moody ... original ... superbly made film with truly memorable performances
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Cast
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Directed by | |||
| William Olsson | |||
Writing credits(WGA) | ||
| Alex Metcalf | (written by) | |
Produced by | |||
| John Daly | .... | executive producer | |
| Carol Flaisher | .... | line producer | |
| Kevin Leydon | .... | producer | |
| Alex Metcalf | .... | co-producer | |
| William Olsson | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Dustin O'Halloran | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| David Insley | |||
Film Editing by | |||
| Scott Chestnut | |||
Casting by | |||
| Johanna Ray | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Vincent Peranio | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Susan Kessel | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Rolande Glicenstein | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Ardis Cohen | .... | hair stylist | |
| Charmaine Henninger | .... | hair stylist | |
| Janice Kinigopoulos | .... | key hair stylist | |
| Annabelle MacNeal | .... | makeup artist (as Annabelle Macneal) | |
| Ngozi Olandu | .... | makeup artist | |
| Debi Young | .... | key makeup artist | |
| Sherri Zebeck | .... | makeup artist (as Sherri Rybczynski) | |
Production Management | |||
| Katherine Dorrer | .... | unit production manager | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Timothy Blockburger | .... | second second assistant director | |
| Frank Ferro | .... | first assistant director | |
| Kurt Uebersax | .... | second assistant director | |
Sound Department | |||
| Rick Angelella | .... | production sound mixer | |
| Paul Aronoff | .... | adr mixer | |
| Carol Everson | .... | boom operator | |
| Michael Ferdie | .... | dialogue supervisor | |
| Jeff Gomillion | .... | adr mixer | |
| Ivan Hawkes | .... | cable | |
| Scott Hecker | .... | supervising sound editor | |
| Gary Marullo | .... | foley artist | |
| Bill Meadows | .... | dubbing recordist | |
| Dean Minnerly | .... | foley artist | |
| Matthew J. Mondrick | .... | foley mixer | |
| Frank A. Montaño | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Brad North | .... | sound effects editor | |
| Bryan Pennington | .... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby Stereo | |
| Peter Reale | .... | sound re-recording mixer | |
| Philip Rogers | .... | adr recordist | |
| Roy Seeger | .... | assistant sound editor | |
| Roy Seeger | .... | foley editor | |
| Walter Spencer | .... | dialogue editor | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Hank Atterbury | .... | special effects coordinator | |
| William Catania | .... | special effects assistant | |
| Alison Haygood | .... | special effects assistant | |
| Jim McPherson | .... | special effects assistant | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Regan Copeland | .... | digital conform | |
| Regan Copeland | .... | visual effects | |
| Karen M. Nichols | .... | main title design | |
| John Nicolard | .... | digital intermediate supervisor | |
| Eric 'Woody' Wood | .... | digital conform | |
| Eric 'Woody' Wood | .... | visual effects | |
Stunts | |||
| Chuck Jeffreys | .... | stunt coordinator | |
Casting Department | |||
| Barbara Harris | .... | adr voice casting | |
| Jenny Jue | .... | casting associate | |
| Mandy Sprinkel | .... | casting: location & extras casting | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Linda M. Boyland | .... | key set costumer (as Linda Boyland) | |
| Betty Brikowski | .... | tailor (as Elizabeth Brikowski) | |
| Molly Cashman | .... | assistant costume designer | |
| Allecia Davis | .... | set costumer | |
| Dona Adrian Gibson | .... | costume supervisor | |
| Constance Harris | .... | set costumer | |
| Mary F. Miles | .... | tailor | |
| Mary Wolfson | .... | tailor | |
Editorial Department | |||
| John Daro | .... | digital intermediate colorist | |
| Bob Fredrickson | .... | laboratory timer | |
| Patrick Gallagher | .... | assistant editor | |
| Sherwood Jones | .... | assistant editor | |
| Bill Schultz | .... | digital intermediate executive | |
| Aria Stewart | .... | post-production coordinator | |
Music Department | |||
| Ilir Bakiu | .... | musician: cello and violin | |
| Anton Berovski | .... | music preparation | |
| Anton Berovski | .... | musician: violin | |
| Davide Burani | .... | musician: harp | |
| Johnny Caruso | .... | music editor | |
| Francesco Donadello | .... | score mixing engineer | |
| Alberto Farolfi | .... | musician: double bass | |
| Alesso Gentilini | .... | musician: oboe | |
| David Vito Gregoli | .... | composer: additional music: song | |
| Bobby Lavelle | .... | music supervisor | |
| Dustin O'Halloran | .... | musician: piano and vibraphone | |
| Karyn Rachtman | .... | music supervisor | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Charles E. Bauer | .... | driver (as Chuck Bauer) | |
| Albert W. Hamilton Sr. | .... | driver (as Albert Hamilton) | |
| James Daniel Hubbard | .... | driver (as James Hubbard) | |
| Greg Jacobs | .... | driver | |
| Duane Kelly | .... | driver | |
| Thomas F. Lombardi | .... | picture car coordinator | |
| Michael Luckeroth | .... | driver | |
| Frank R. Matkins | .... | driver (as Frank Matkins) | |
| Monica Moore | .... | picture car wrangler | |
| Charles R. Plantholt Sr. | .... | driver | |
| Salvatore A. Raimond | .... | driver | |
| Tony Raimondo | .... | transportation captain | |
| Gerald Titus | .... | transportation co-captain | |
| Foard J. Wilgis | .... | transportation coordinator (as Foard Wilgis) | |
| Walter Wright | .... | driver | |
| Bruce Zamzow | .... | driver | |
| Kenneth Ziegler Jr. | .... | driver (as Kenny Ziegler Jr.) | |
Thanks | |||
| Paul D'Elia | .... | thanks | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Screen Media Films (2009) (USA) (theatrical)
- Eagle Films (2009) (non-USA) (all media) (Middle East)
- HBO Hungary (2009) (Hungary) (TV) (original airing) (Cinemax)
- Atlantic Cine Equipment technocrane
- BBC Motion Gallery archive footage: clips & stills courtesy of
- Brooks Kraft/Corbis archive footage: clips & stills courtesy of
- Budget Films archive footage: clips & stills courtesy of
- Coca-Cola Company, The archive footage: clips & stills courtesy of
- Elizabeth Bardsley & Associates script annotation
- John F. Kennedy Presidential Library archive footage: clips & stills courtesy of (as JFK Presidential Library & Museum)
- SPPN Images archive footage: clips & stills courtesy of
- T. Marzetti Company archive footage: clips & stills courtesy of
- Thought Equity Motion archive footage: clips & stills courtesy of
- UCLA Film and Television Archive archive footage: clips & stills courtesy of (as UCLA Film & Television Archive)
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MPAA:
Rated R for sexual content and language
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Runtime:
Germany:96 min (European Film Market) | USA:93 min
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The plot of this film bears some resemblances to the story of Mary Pinchot Meyer, a Georgetown socialite and artist who was murdered on October 12, 1964. In life, Mrs. Meyer was the ex-wife of the head of the CIA and had been having an affair with President John F. Kennedy.See more »
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These days it's rare to come across a finely crafted film that plays every character -- and literally every moment of every scene -- with an uncompromising integrity. Instead of the usual attempt to make a marketable product that pulls the right demographic -- or pushes everyone's buttons -- or simply puts as many of the masses into the seats as possible, writer Alex Metcalf and director William Olsson follow their very resonant characters into the story generated quite naturally by these delicately entangled lives. Yes, there are elements of "coming of age", of "cloak and dagger", of "erotic thriller", etc. -- but it isn't really any of those. Like all really outstanding motion pictures, this film belongs to itself -- is its own category.
Setting fictional characters into a piece of well-known history is in itself a major film-making challenge and not without its pitfalls. But there isn't a single false step here as Olsson juggles fact and fiction with seamless precision, managing to keep all the balls in the air. "An American Affair' is a quiet movie ... taking its time ... allowing you savor every sweet and sour moment. The music is minimal -- yet superbly appropriate and authentic to period. Never showy, the thoughtful camera work serves the characters and content very, very well.
The performances are uniformly excellent -- with Gretchen Mol turning in a truly memorable tour-de-force portrayal of this complex, conflicted young woman. The erotic scenes are never overplayed -- they're tangible -- real. This is genuine eroticism -- not the showbiz kind. She plays the total woman at all times and yet retains that elusive air ... a lingering mystique. Can we -- can anyone -- really know her? We savor each tiny revelation that emerges through her many moods -- playful, seductive, cynical, childlike, creative, materialistic, conscientious, free-spirited, controlling, generous, vulnerable, self-serving. Mol plays every resonant note to absolute perfection and it's the key to making this film so unforgettable.
This is the kind of movie that stays with you long after the lights come up. Hard to believe it's Olsson's first feature length film -- and it's made in the English language for North America's convenience! We have a lot to look forward to from this wonderful new addition to the world's motion picture auteurs.