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Kevin Spacey | ... |
Lester Burnham
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Annette Bening | ... |
Carolyn Burnham
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Thora Birch | ... |
Jane Burnham
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Wes Bentley | ... |
Ricky Fitts
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Mena Suvari | ... |
Angela Hayes
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Peter Gallagher | ... |
Buddy Kane
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Allison Janney | ... |
Barbara Fitts
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Chris Cooper | ... |
Colonel Fitts
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Scott Bakula | ... |
Jim Olmeyer
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Sam Robards | ... |
Jim Berkley
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Barry Del Sherman | ... |
Brad
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Ara Celi | ... |
Sale House Woman #1
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John Cho | ... |
Sale House Man #1
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Fort Atkinson | ... |
Sale House Man #2
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Sue Casey | ... |
Sale House Woman #2
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Kent Faulcon | ... |
Sale House Man #3
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Brenda Wehle | ... |
Sale House Women #4
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Lisa Cloud | ... |
Sale House Women #4
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Alison Faulk | ... |
Spartanette #1
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Krista Goodsitt | ... |
Spartanette #2
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Lily Houtkin | ... |
Spartanette #3
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Carolina Lancaster | ... |
Spartanette #4
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Mona Leah | ... |
Spartanette #5
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Chekesha Van Putten | ... |
Spartanette #6
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Emily Zachary | ... |
Spartanette #7
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Nancy Anderson | ... |
Spartanette #8
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Reshma Gajjar | ... |
Spartanette #9
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Stephanie Rizzo | ... |
Spartanette #10
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Heather Joy Sher | ... |
Playground Girl #1
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Chelsea Hertford | ... |
Playground Girl #2
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Amber Smith | ... |
Christy Kane
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Joel McCrary | ... |
Catering Boss
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Marissa Jaret Winokur | ... |
Mr. Smiley's Counter Girl (Janine)
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Dennis Anderson | ... |
Mr. Smiley's Manager
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Matthew Kimbrough | ... |
Firing Range Attendant
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Erin Cathryn Strubbe | ... |
Young Jane
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Thomas J Armstrong | ... |
Sale House Man #3 (uncredited)
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Bruce Cohen | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Elaine Corral Kendall | ... |
Newscaster (uncredited)
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David C. Fisher | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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James Hunter | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Spencer Kayden | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Brittany Krall | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Tom Miller | ... |
Advertising Executive (uncredited)
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Ronald Reagan | ... |
President Ronald Reagan (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Directed by
Sam Mendes |
Written by
Alan Ball | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
Alan Ball | ... | co-producer |
Bruce Cohen | ... | producer |
Dan Jinks | ... | producer |
Stan Wlodkowski | ... | co-producer |
Music by
Thomas Newman |
Cinematography by
Conrad L. Hall | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
Tariq Anwar | ||
Christopher Greenbury |
Editorial Department
Martin Cohen | ... | post-production executive |
Vince Filippone | ... | assistant editor: avid |
Pj Harling | ... | assistant editor: avid (as P.J. Harling) |
Phil Hetos | ... | color timer |
Larry Madaras | ... | first assistant editor |
Lisa Marie Serra | ... | post-production coordinator |
Jeffrey Skinner | ... | editorial production assistant |
Tracey Wadmore-Smith | ... | first assistant editor |
Leigh Brooks | ... | editing technician (uncredited) |
Kevin Du Toit | ... | post-production assistant (uncredited) |
Casting By
Debra Zane |
Production Design by
Naomi Shohan |
Art Direction by
David Lazan | ... | (as David S. Lazan) |
Set Decoration by
Jan K. Bergstrom |
Costume Design by
Julie Weiss |
Makeup Department
Cydney Cornell | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Bening |
Patricia Dehaney | ... | key hair stylist (as Patricia Dehaney-Le May) |
Julie Hewett | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Bening |
Juliet Loveland | ... | makeup artist: second unit |
Tania McComas | ... | key makeup artist |
Carol A. O'Connell | ... | key hair stylist |
Cheri Ruff | ... | hair stylist: second unit |
Steven R. Soussanna | ... | hair stylist: second unit (as Steve R. Soussana) |
Christine Steele | ... | makeup artist (as Christine M. Steele) |
Debra-Lee Davidson | ... | additional makeup artist (uncredited) |
Buffy Zerefski | ... | assistant makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
Lisa Dennis | ... | post-production supervisor (as Lisa Dennis Kennedy) |
Cristen Carr Strubbe | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tony Adler | ... | first assistant director |
Rosemary C. Cremona | ... | second assistant director (as Rosemary Cremona) |
Carey Dietrich | ... | first assistant director |
Chris Edmonds | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
Michelle Edmonds | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
Peter E. Hirsch | ... | second assistant director |
Stephanie Kime | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
Brook Bacon | ... | swing gang |
Michael Casey | ... | lead person (as Michael P. Casey) |
Kevin Chambers | ... | swing gang |
Tony Chance | ... | storyboard artist |
Molly Click | ... | art department coordinator |
Andrea Dopaso | ... | set designer |
Chris Fix | ... | propmaker |
Rob Garlow | ... | propmaker foreman (as Robert Garlow) |
Jim Heritage | ... | plasterer foreman |
Mike Higelmire | ... | lead person (as Michael Higelmire) |
Tom Hrupcho | ... | paint foreman |
Richard W. Jones | ... | greens foreman |
Ian Kay | ... | on-set dresser |
Gary Kudroff | ... | swing gang |
Justin J. LaPresle | ... | Propmaker gang boss |
Carolyn Lassek | ... | on-set dresser |
Lance Mancuso | ... | construction first aid |
Joe Ondrejko | ... | construction coordinator |
Lisa Penaranda | ... | set decoration coordinator |
Lynda Reiss | ... | property master |
Robin Richesson | ... | storyboard artist |
Chris Samp | ... | stand-by painter |
John A. Scott III | ... | swing gang |
Catherine Smith | ... | assistant art director |
Suzan Wexler | ... | set designer |
Angela M. Whiting | ... | assistant property master (as Angela Whiting) |
Chris Zimmerman | ... | stand-by painter |
Ted Haigh | ... | graphic artist (uncredited) |
Allen Lafferty | ... | propmaker (uncredited) |
Martin Milligan | ... | props (uncredited) |
Angela O'Neill | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
Maureen Osborne | ... | buyer (uncredited) |
Chris Samp | ... | painter gang boss (uncredited) |
Parker Swanson | ... | additional props (uncredited) |
Craig Zumbroegel | ... | propmaker (uncredited) |
Sound Department
Brian Basham | ... | adr recordist |
Bob Beemer | ... | re-recording mixer |
Bryan Bowen | ... | sound effects editor |
Simon Coke | ... | dialogue editor |
Noyan Cosarer | ... | re-recording mixer |
Dean Drabin | ... | adr mixer |
Carl Fischer | ... | boom operator |
Paul Flinchbaugh | ... | digital sound assistant |
Scott Martin Gershin | ... | supervising sound editor |
Nerses Gezalyan | ... | foley mixer |
Mark Gordon | ... | dialogue editor |
Trevor Jolly | ... | adr supervisor |
Lee W. Lebaigue | ... | digital sound assistant (as Lee LeBaigue) |
Scott Millan | ... | re-recording mixer |
James Moriana | ... | foley artist |
Thomas O'Neil Younkman | ... | first assistant sound editor |
Mark Ormandy | ... | additional sound |
Tom Ozanich | ... | foley editor |
Alan Rankin | ... | sound effects editor |
Richard Van Dyke | ... | production sound mixer |
Richard Weingart | ... | adr mixer |
Jeffrey Wilhoit | ... | foley artist (as Jeffrey B. Wilhoit) |
Greg Zimmerman | ... | foley recordist |
Peter Zinda | ... | foley editor |
David Abrahamsen | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Sean England | ... | sound re-recordist (uncredited) |
Tom Lalley | ... | sound re-recording engineer (uncredited) |
Dan Lipe | ... | cable person (uncredited) |
James Marchione | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
Jason Hansen | ... | special effects assistant |
John C. Hartigan | ... | special effects coordinator |
Wayne Incorvaia | ... | special effects assistant |
Eugene P. Rizzardi | ... | special effects assistant (as Gene Rizzardi) |
Paul Sokol | ... | special effects assistant |
Michael Thompson | ... | special effects assistant |
Chris Walkowiak | ... | special effects assistant (as Christopher Walkowiak) |
Jerry Miscevich | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
Jenny Behnke | ... | visual effects technical assistant: CFC/MVFX |
John Bozzalla | ... | visual effects runner: CFC/MVFX |
John Cassella | ... | 3D artist: CFC/MVFX (as John Cassella Jr.) |
Robert Chapin | ... | 3D artist: CFC/MVFX |
Nicolle Cornute | ... | paint/roto artist: CFC/MVFX |
Matt Dessero | ... | visual effects compositor: CFC/MVFX |
David Durham | ... | visual effects technical assistant: CFC/MVFX |
Susan Evans | ... | paint/roto artist: CFC/MVFX |
Donald Fly | ... | visual effects general manager: CFC/MVFX (as Don Fly) |
Fortunato Frattasio | ... | visual effects compositor: CFC/MVFX |
David Goldberg | ... | visual effects supervisor: CFC/MVFX |
Nicolle Gray | ... | visual effects technical assistant: CFC/MVFX |
Rob Hodgson | ... | visual effects supervisor: CFC/MVFX |
Matt Magnolia | ... | visual effects editorial: CFC/MVFX |
James M. McEwen | ... | visual effects gaffer: second unit (as James McEwen) |
Sheldon Ramones | ... | visual effects technical assistant: CFC/MVFX |
Tomme B. Stanley | ... | paint/roto artist: CFC/MVFX |
Jonathan F. Styrlund | ... | visual effects producer: CFC/MVFX |
Janet Yale | ... | visual effects producer: CFC/MVFX |
Travis Baumann | ... | compositing artist (uncredited) |
Paula Bonhomme | ... | visual effects coordinator: CFC/MVFX (uncredited) |
Gregory Creaser | ... | digital timer: Pacific Title (uncredited) |
Matt Linder | ... | digital artist (uncredited) |
Olivier Sarda | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
Stunts
Phil Culotta | ... | utility stunts |
Ben Scott | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
Huston Beaumont | ... | rigging gaffer |
Tom Boone | ... | grip |
Lester Boykin | ... | electrician |
Clyde E. Bryan | ... | first assistant camera |
John Carney | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
James M. Cox | ... | chief lighting technician: second unit (as James Cox) |
Ross Dunkerley | ... | electrician |
John Emory | ... | grip |
Paul Farley | ... | best boy grip: second unit |
Carlos M. Gallardo | ... | dolly grip (as Carlos Gallardo) |
Earl Gayer | ... | electrician |
Mike Gentile | ... | second assistant camera: second unit |
Ron Glenn | ... | grip |
David Golia | ... | director of photography: second unit |
Sergio Gutierrez | ... | dolly grip: second unit |
Geoffrey Haley | ... | camera operator: video camera |
Conrad W. Hall | ... | director of photography: second unit |
Dean M. King | ... | best boy grip (as Dean King) |
Gerald A. King | ... | rigging key grip (as Jerry King) |
Kenneth E. King | ... | key grip: second unit (as Kenny King) |
John Lacy | ... | electrician |
Ralph Merzbach | ... | 24 frame playback technician: second unit |
David H. Neale | ... | electrician (as David Neale) |
Thomas Noroian | ... | grip |
Aaron Pazanti | ... | camera operator |
Patrick G. Ralston | ... | assistant chief lighting technician: second unit |
David Riley | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
Lorey Sebastian | ... | still photographer |
Tom Stern | ... | chief lighting technician |
Michael Thomas | ... | camera loader |
Andrew Towne | ... | electrician (as Andy Towne) |
Suzanne Trucks | ... | second assistant camera (as Suzanne M. Trucks) |
Donald J. Vos | ... | best boy grip (as Don Vos) |
Bill Young | ... | key grip |
Richard Brooks Burton | ... | aerial first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Kelly Diehl | ... | libra head technician (uncredited) |
Rick Grover | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Rick Harris | ... | best boy rigging grip (uncredited) |
Dana Kroeger | ... | additional camera operator (uncredited) / second assistant camera: "b" camera (uncredited) |
Peter McAdams | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Michael McCormack | ... | video playback operator (uncredited) |
Daisuke Dice Miyake | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
Craig Price | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Robert J. Reilly | ... | production grip: second unit (uncredited) |
Casting Department
Raquel Osborne | ... | extras casting |
Terri Taylor | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Marcy Grace Froehlich | ... | assistant costume designer (as Marcy Froehlich) |
Lee Harris | ... | set costumer: second unit |
Alix Hester | ... | set costumer |
Hope Slepak | ... | costume supervisor (as Hope B. Slepak) |
Sanford Slepak | ... | key costumer |
Gillian Waterman | ... | costume pa |
Kanani Wolf | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
Christine Bonnem | ... | location manager |
Yoshi Enoki Jr. | ... | assistant location manager |
Chee Ho | ... | locations assistant |
Jeff Lovely | ... | location coordinator (uncredited) |
Rick Poyner | ... | locations assistant (uncredited) |
Music Department
Bill Bernstein | ... | music editor |
Julian Bratolyubov | ... | music preparation |
Jordan Corngold | ... | assistant music editor |
Sandy De Crescent | ... | orchestral contractor (as Sandy DeCrescent) |
Joanie Diener | ... | music editor |
Chris Douridas | ... | music supervisor |
Harry Gregson-Williams | ... | executive charge of music |
Tom Hardisty | ... | music recordist (as Tom Hardesty) |
Todd Homme | ... | executive in charge of music |
James Horner | ... | executive charge of music |
David Marquette | ... | music recordist |
Leslie Morris | ... | music contractor |
Richard Nash | ... | musician: trombone |
Thomas Pasatieri | ... | orchestrator |
Dennis S. Sands | ... | music scoring mixer (as Dennis Sands) |
Dan Smith | ... | musician: cello |
Tony Terran | ... | musician |
Bill Bernstein | ... | musician: detuned mandolin (uncredited) |
George Budd | ... | musician: processed bass flute and phonograph (uncredited) |
Julie Butchko | ... | music clearance (uncredited) |
Rick Cox | ... | musician: banjo ukelele and bass tin whistle (uncredited) |
George Doering | ... | musician: mandola, appalachian dulcimer and lap steel guitar (uncredited) |
Bruce Dukov | ... | musician: arpeggiated violin (uncredited) |
Michael Fisher | ... | musician: tablas, lim-kim drums and bird calls (uncredited) |
Sean M. Hickey | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
Christian Kollgaard | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
Steve Kujala | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Horia Moroaica | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
Thomas Newman | ... | music producer (uncredited) / musician: piano/saxophone (uncredited) |
Chas Smith | ... | musician: pedal steel guitar (uncredited) |
Steve Tavaglione | ... | musician: flute and ewi (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
Marilyn Giardino | ... | script supervisor: second unit (as Marilyn Giardino-Zyeh) |
Ana Maria Quintana | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
Jeff Couch | ... | driver |
Ed Evans | ... | driver |
Jim Johnson | ... | driver |
Alan Kaminsky | ... | driver (as Al Kaminsky) |
A. Welch Lambeth | ... | transportation coordinator |
Ronald Linxwiler | ... | driver (as Ron Linxwiler) |
Randy Lovelady | ... | transportation captain |
George R. Matejka | ... | driver |
Hector Mendoza | ... | driver |
Wayne Parviainen | ... | driver |
Glen R. Polzel | ... | driver |
Danny Routhicaux | ... | driver (as Daniel Routhieaux) |
Paul Schwanke | ... | driver |
Tyler Tennesen | ... | driver |
Jon Thorgusen | ... | driver |
David Trevino | ... | driver (as Dave Trevino) |
Daniel Valenzuela | ... | driver |
Bill Wolff | ... | driver |
Prentis Woods | ... | driver |
Mark Yacullo | ... | driver |
Jeff Kidman | ... | transportation office manager (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
Paula Abdul | ... | choreographer |
Newell Alexander | ... | adr voice |
Wendy Altman-Cohen | ... | principal eyewear |
Susan Boyajian | ... | adr voice |
Robert D. Brugger | ... | first aid (as Robert Brugger) |
Dana Brunetti | ... | assistant: Mr. Spacey |
Steven Buhai | ... | production assistant |
Jennifer Carlson | ... | 24 frame video playback technician |
Mitch Carter | ... | adr voice |
Mark Cirillo | ... | adr voice |
Robert Clotworthy | ... | adr voice |
Tara B. Cook | ... | assistant: Mr. Mendes |
David Cowgill | ... | adr voice |
Stephen P. Del Prete | ... | production assistant |
Maria DeVane | ... | post-production accountant |
Moosie Drier | ... | adr voice |
Ike Eisenmann | ... | adr voice (as Iake Eissinmann) |
Holiday Freeman | ... | stand-in (as Marina Freeman) |
Maurice 'Moe' Freeman | ... | production assistant (as Maurice Freeman) |
Jackie Gonneau | ... | adr voice |
René González | ... | projectionist (as Rene Gonzales) |
Joy A. Green | ... | animal handler |
Michael Grillo | ... | head of feature production |
Victor A. Haddox | ... | assistant accountant (as Victor Haddox) |
Anna E. Hayward | ... | production assistant |
Bridget Hoffman | ... | adr voices (as Bridgette Hoffman) |
Jeff Jenofsky | ... | production assistant |
Patricia S. Kingery | ... | assistant accountant (as Tricia Kingery) |
Krissy Korn | ... | craft service: second unit (as Krissy C. Korn) |
Michael Labog | ... | production assistant: second unit |
Matthew Labyorteaux | ... | adr voice |
David Linck | ... | unit publicist |
Janet Lonsdale | ... | production accountant |
Christina MacGregor | ... | adr voice |
Nichole McWhorter | ... | stand-in |
Pia Mehr | ... | studio teacher |
Edie Mirman | ... | adr voice |
Cindy Montoya-Picker | ... | assistant choreographer (as Cindy Picker) |
Christie Moreau | ... | adr voice |
Kim Mozingo | ... | assistant: Ms. Bening |
Michael Musteric | ... | production assistant: second unit (as Michael J. Musteric) |
Damon Preston | ... | stand-in |
Mark Rabinowitz | ... | production assistant |
Deborah Ricketts | ... | researcher |
Debbie-Lynn Siegel | ... | payroll accountant (as Debbie Lynn Siegel) |
Shannon Speaker | ... | assistant production coordinator |
Kelly Stuart | ... | assistant: Mr. Cohen and Mr. Jinks |
J. Ben Sykes | ... | production assistant |
George L. Tarrant Jr. | ... | production assistant |
Michael Torchia | ... | personal trainer: Mr. Spacey |
Jim Turner | ... | production controller |
Christa Vausbinder | ... | production coordinator |
Matt Walker | ... | production secretary |
Christian Walsh | ... | production assistant |
Daniel J. Walsh | ... | stand-in |
Gillian Martin Waterman | ... | production assistant |
Charles Weaver | ... | craft service |
Mike Welch | ... | assistant: Mr. Spacey |
Tim Werle | ... | first aid |
Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc | ... | pilot: second unit |
Chris Douridas | ... | voice (uncredited) |
Jason Dudek | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Darin Grimes | ... | Marketing (uncredited) |
Christina Hendricks | ... | Poster Model (uncredited) |
Chloe Hunter | ... | photo double (uncredited) |
Casey Leveque | ... | advertising artist (uncredited) |
Chris Miller | ... | technical consultant (uncredited) |
Steven R. Molen | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
Roberto Pedicini | ... | Italian dubbing: Lester Burnham (uncredited) |
Mike Piccirillo | ... | set production assistant (uncredited) |
Anthony Snow | ... | photo double (uncredited) |
Thanks
Nicole Kidman | ... | special thanks |
Pete Townshend | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Dreamworks Pictures (presents)
- Jinks/Cohen Company
Distributors
- DreamWorks Distribution (1999) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Paramount Films of India (2000) (India) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Japan) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (2000) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- DreamWorks Home Entertainment (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- DreamWorks Home Entertainment (2000) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- DreamWorks Home Entertainment (2000) (Netherlands) (DVD) (through Universal Pictures Benelux)
- DreamWorks Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- DreamWorks Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (VHS) (double tape pan-and-scan Awards Edition)
- Prem'er Video Fil'm (2000) (Russia) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Video (2000) (Netherlands) (DVD) (through)
- Argentina Video Home (2001) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2001) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Video (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2001) (Brazil) (DVD)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (2002) (United States) (tv)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2002) (Japan) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2002) (Japan) (DVD)
- DreamWorks Home Entertainment (2007) (Canada) (DVD)
- DreamWorks Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2008) (Argentina) (DVD) (Colección Grandes Cineastas) (double feature with 'A Beautiful Mind')
- Argentina Video Home (2009) (Argentina) (DVD) (3-disc Clásicos Contemporáneos)
- Argentina Video Home (2011) (Argentina) (DVD) (Colección Mejor Película)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Paramount Channel (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Filmes Lusomundo (Portugal) (VHS)
Special Effects
- CFC/MVFX (special visual effects)
- Pacific Title
Other Companies
- Executive Assurance (security)
- AVID Technology (acknowledgement)
- American Humane Association (animal action monitoring)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes and dollies)
- D.E.S. (avid equipment)
- Deluxe Catering (catering)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- Digital DTS Sound (in selected theatres)
- Dolby Digital (in selected theatres)
- DreamWorks Records (soundtrack)
- DreamWorks (author: Berne Convention)
- E=mc² (24-frame video playback)
- Eastman Film (produced and distributed on)
- Falco Ink. (award campaign)
- IVC (digital mastering)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Kona Cutting (negative cutting)
- L.A. Mad Dogs (adr voice casting)
- Lucasfilm THX / TAP Theater Alignment Program (facilities)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA) (no. 36807)
- Pacific Title/Mirage (titles and opticals)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- Peter Rotter Music Services (music contractor)
- Rockbottom Rentals (cell phone rentals)
- SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (in selected theatres)
- Sabron Payroll Services (payroll: orchestra)
- Signet Soundelux Studios (music recorded at)
- Technicolor (prints by)
- The Donmar Warehouse (thanks)
- Todd-AO Studios (music recorded at)
- Todd-AO Studios (re-recording facilities)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
After his death sometime in his 43rd year, suburbanite Lester Burnham tells of the last few weeks of his life, during which he had no idea of his imminent passing. He is a husband to real estate agent Carolyn Burnham and father to high school student Jane Burnham. Although Lester and Carolyn once loved each other, they now merely tolerate each other. Typical wallflower Jane also hates both her parents; the three suffer individually in silence in their home life. Jane tries to steer clear of both her parents. Carolyn, relatively new to the real estate business, wants to create the persona of success to further her career, aspiring to the professional life of Buddy Kane, the king of the real estate business in their neighborhood. Lester merely walks mindlessly through life, including at his job in advertising. His company is downsizing, and he, like all the other employees, has to justify his position to the newly hired efficiency expert to keep his job. Things change for Lester when he falls in love at first sight with Jane's more experienced classmate, Angela Hayes. Both Janie and Angela can see Lester's sexual infatuation with Angela, who courts such attention from any man as a sign that she is model material, she having once appeared in Seventeen and is a career to which she aspires. Lester's infatuation with Angela gives him a reenergized view on life, where he openly doesn't care anymore what anyone thinks about what he does, anyone except Angela. This infatuation coincides with the Fittses moving in next door: homophobic disciplinarian US Marine Colonel Frank Fitts who rules the house with a military fist (that fist being both figurative and literal), his semi-comatose wife Barbara Fitts, and their bright and quietly subversive 18-year-old son Ricky Fitts, who openly abides by his father's rules while behind the scenes lives by his own quite different perspective. Much like Lester's infatuation, Ricky immediately becomes infatuated with Jane; he considers girls like Angela as ordinary. The entry of Angela and the Fittses into the Burnhams' lives ultimately leads to each of the players confronting what is truly in his or her heart. Written by Huggo |
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Box Office
Budget | $15,000,000 (estimated) |
Opening Weekend United States | $861,531, 19 Sep 1999 |
Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $226,200,000 |
Did You Know?
Trivia | Director Sam Mendes designed the two girls' look to change over the course of the film, with Thora Birch gradually using less makeup and Mena Suvari gradually using more, to emphasize his view of their shifting perceptions of themselves. See more » |
Goofs | When Jane and Angela are outside talking to Ricky at school, Angela's cigarette keeps growing and shrinking throughout the conversation. See more » |
Movie Connections | Edited into Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003). See more » |
Soundtracks | Because See more » |
Quotes |
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Lester Burnham: [narrating] I had always heard your entire life flashes in front of your eyes the second before you die. First of all, that one second isn't a second at all, it stretches on forever, like an ocean of time... For me, it was lying on my back at Boy Scout camp, watching falling stars... And yellow leaves, from the maple trees, that lined our street... Or my grandmother's hands, and the way her skin seemed like paper... And the first time I saw my cousin Tony's brand new Firebird... And Janie... And Janie... And... Carolyn. I guess I could be pretty pissed off about what happened to me... but it's hard to stay mad, when there's so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday. See more » |