Kissing a Fool (1998)
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- R
- 1h 33min
- Comedy, Romance
- 27 Feb 1998 (USA)
- Movie
Writer Jay and womanizing sportscaster Max have been friends since birth. Jay introduces his editor Samantha to Max and they hit it off. Max wants Jay to try to seduce Sam to test her before their wedding.
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- 1 nomination.
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| David Schwimmer | ... |
Max Abbitt
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| Jason Lee | ... |
Jay Murphy
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| Mili Avital | ... |
Samantha Andrews
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| Bonnie Hunt | ... |
Linda
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| Vanessa Angel | ... |
Natasha
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| Kari Wuhrer | ... |
Dara
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| Frank Medrano | ... |
Cliff Randal
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| Bitty Schram | ... |
Vicki Pelam
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| Judy Greer | ... |
Andrea
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Ron Beattie | ... |
Priest
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| Doug Ellin | ... |
Bartender / Springer Guest
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| Tag Mendillo | ... |
Wedding Guest at Bar / Springer Guest
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Justine Bentley | ... |
Beautiful Woman at Bar
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Liza Cruzat | ... |
Dara's Friend #1
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Jessica Mills | ... |
Dara's Friend #2
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Sammy Sosa | ... |
Sammy Sosa
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| Jerry Springer | ... |
Jerry Springer
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Mike Squire | ... |
Spanish Man in Bed
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Marco Siviero | ... |
French Man in Bed
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| Steve Seagren | ... |
Heckler
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Philip Rayburn Smith | ... |
Fan on the Street
(as Philip R. Smith)
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Jayson Fate | ... |
Rudolpho
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Ross Bon | ... |
Blue Kings Lead Singer
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Antimo Fiore | ... |
Tony
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| Andy-John | ... |
Dining Host (uncredited)
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Charles William Breen | ... |
Jay's Agent (uncredited)
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Christopher Free | ... |
Springer Audience Member (uncredited)
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| Amy McLott | ... |
Beautiful Woman on Rollerblades (uncredited)
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| Sean Riggs | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Shannon Watson | ... |
Timmy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Doug Ellin | ||
Written by
| James Frey | ... | (story) |
| James Frey | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Doug Ellin | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Thomas J. Busch | ... | line producer |
| Andrew Form | ... | producer |
| James Frey | ... | associate producer |
| Mark S. Hoerr | ... | associate producer |
| Warren Kohler | ... | associate producer |
| Rick Lashbrook | ... | producer |
| Stephen Levinson | ... | executive producer |
| Tag Mendillo | ... | producer |
| Liza Moore | ... | associate producer |
| David Schwimmer | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Joseph Vitarelli | ||
Cinematography by
| Thomas Del Ruth | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| David Finfer | ||
Editorial Department
| Antonia G. Carey | ... | apprentice editor |
| Bernhard Lebourne | ... | editing intern (as Bernhard Larsson) |
| Liza McDonald | ... | additional editor |
| William S. Scharf | ... | additional editor |
| Jennifer-Noel Dennis | ... | post-production assistant (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Ferne Cassel | ||
Production Design by
| Charles William Breen | ... | (as Charles Breen) |
Set Decoration by
| Tricia Schneider | ||
Costume Design by
| Susan Kaufmann | ||
Makeup Department
| James Lacey | ... | makeup artist |
| Judie Tallman | ... | makeup artist |
| Denise Wynbrandt | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Thomas J. Busch | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gary B. Goldman | ... | assistant director |
| Don H. Julien | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| David Conaghan | ... | lead man |
| Nicky Despres | ... | art intern |
| Bob Fagan | ... | art department coordinator |
| Joe McEvoy | ... | art intern |
| Timothy McGee | ... | swing gang |
| Michael Yario | ... | swing gang |
| Terry Ziemke | ... | swing gang |
Sound Department
| Brian Best | ... | sound editor |
| Jason Johnston | ... | second boom operator |
| David Obermeyer | ... | sound mixer |
| Blair Scheller | ... | boom operator |
| Dean St. John | ... | adr mixer / foley mixer |
| Shawn Sykora | ... | sound editor |
| Bernard Weiser | ... | sound editor |
| Gary Wells | ... | re-recording engineer |
| Richard E. Yawn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Jennifer-Noel Dennis | ... | sound assist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Art Bartels | ... | key grip |
| Gerrit Dangremond | ... | camera operator |
| Charles S. Hodes | ... | still photographer |
| Michelle Mann | ... | assistant camera |
| Elizabeth Miller | ... | camera intern (as Elizabeth Smith) |
| James A. Miller | ... | gaffer (as Jim Miller) |
| David Morenz | ... | first assistant camera (as Dave Morenz) |
| Steven Silverstein | ... | camera loader |
| Richard Sobin | ... | second assistant camera |
| David Lee Paul | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Gina Marie Ome | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Jenny Fumarolo | ... | location production assistant |
Music Department
| Nicole Garcia | ... | musician |
| Mary Ramos | ... | music supervisor |
| Allan K. Rosen | ... | music editor |
| Michelle Silverman | ... | music supervisor (as Michelle Kuznetsky) |
| Dan Wallin | ... | score mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alicia Accardo | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Dave Abbitt | ... | production accountant (as David Abbitt) |
| Harold Caldwell | ... | office production assistant |
| Peter Doyle | ... | looper |
| Murphy Dunne | ... | looper |
| Mishell Glockler | ... | production coordinator |
| Russell Green | ... | production assistant (as Russ Green) |
| Adam Hiebeler | ... | production assistant |
| Ashley Jenkins | ... | assistant to producer |
| Michele Kohnhorst | ... | production assistant |
| Cody Lassen | ... | office production assistant |
| Luisa Leschin | ... | looper |
| Matt Lexow-Gray | ... | production assistant |
| Ana Loncar | ... | assistant to producer |
| Erin MacLeod | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Melissa Nusbaum | ... | assistant accountant |
| Sunni-Ali Powell | ... | production assistant |
| Michelle Ruff | ... | looper |
| Pepper Sweeney | ... | looper |
| Stuart Wolf | ... | unit publicist |
| Randee Lynne Jensen | ... | creative assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Cliff Dorfman | ... | special thanks |
| Gregg Vance | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Largo Entertainment (1998) (World-wide)
- Universal Pictures (1998) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1998) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Arcade Movie Company (Netherlands) (VHS) (retail)
- Ascot Elite Home Entertainment (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Bridge Entertainment Group (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- EuroVideo (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Hollydan Works (2003) (Serbia and Montenegro) (DVD)
- KSM (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2012) (Germany) (DVD) (and Blu-ray)
- Laser Paradise (2001) (Germany) (DVD) (and VHS)
- Music Television (MTV) (2016) (Italy) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- DTS (in selected theaters)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Kodak (motion picture film)
- SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (in selected theatres)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Max is a popular local sports broadcaster and his marriage with attractive Sam is already set up. Max is not sure he wants Sam to be his wife and offers his best friend Jay a test: Jay will try to seduce Sam and if he fails Max will have enough trust in Sam to go on with a marriage. Jay refuses, but soon they become professionally connected with Sam. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | There are three sides to every love story. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $2,308,145, 01 Mar 1998 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | During the restaurant scene when a woman offers to sleep with Max, he turns to her and says "How you doin'?", an obvious nod to his work on the show "Friends", where this a recurring line. See more » |
| Goofs | In the opening scene, it sounds like the preacher is pronouncing them "Husbands and Wife." To be fair, he may be saying "Husbance", but it is definitely not "Husband." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Kissing a Fool/An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn/Krippendorf's Tribe/The Real Blonde/Dark City/The Long Way Home (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | We Are In Love See more » |
| Quotes |
Max Abbitt:
True love cannot be found where it does not truly exist, nor can it be hidden where it truly does. See more » |