Nailed (2013)

A small town waitress gets a nail accidentally lodged in her head causing unpredictable behavior that leads her to Washington, DC, where sparks fly when she meets a clueless young senator who takes up her cause - but what happens when love interferes with what you stand for?

Director:

David O. Russell

Writers:

Kristin Gore, David O. Russell

Stars:

Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Biel, James Marsden

Cast

Credited cast:
Jake Gyllenhaal	...	Howard Birdwell
Jessica Biel	...	Alice Eckle
James Marsden	...	Scott
Catherine Keener	...	Rep. Pam Hendrickson
Conrad Goode	...	The Father
David Ramsey	...	Rep. Harshtone
Kirstie Alley	...	Aunt Rita
Paul Reubens	...	Edwin
Jon Stewart	...	Himself
James Brolin	...	Senator Bramen
Tracy Morgan	...	Keyshawn
Kurt Fuller	...	Norm
Malinda Williams	...	Rakeesha
Olivia Crocicchia	...	Marsha
Cal Johnson	...	Elk Fighter Opponent

Storyline

An original political satire about a naive small town waitress who accidentally gets a nail buried in her head, causing erratic and outrageous behavior that leads her to Washington DC. There she falls for a dashing, but clueless, Congressman who searches for the courage to save her.

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Plot Keywords:

nail in the head | unfinished film

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2013 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$26,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

K. JAM Media, Persistent Entertainment

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

(July 2010) Director David O. Russell exited the project after after negotiations with financier Ron Tutor broke down.