About a man who has trouble with his job, trouble with women, and uses food to deal with it all.
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Cast
| Jeff Garlin | ... |
James Aaron
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| Dan Castellaneta | ... |
Dick
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| Mina Kolb | ... |
Mrs. Aaron
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| Paul Mazursky | ... |
Charlie Perlman
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| Rose Abdoo | ... |
Car Dealership Receptionist
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| Tim Kazurinsky | ... |
Bill Bjango
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| Jessy Schram | ... |
Fake Daughter
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| Rebecca Sage Allen | ... |
Andrea Hope
(as Rebecca Allen)
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| Henriette Mantel | ... |
Myra
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| David Pasquesi | ... |
Luca Giancarlo
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Kate Merrill | ... |
French Woman
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Cita Orendain | ... |
Philippino Woman
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| Joey Slotnick | ... |
Larry
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| Patti Vasquez | ... |
Hot Dog Lady
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Josh Rosenblatt | ... |
Poncho Boy
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Steve Dahl | ... |
Father
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| Larry Neumann Jr. | ... |
Bum
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Alison Lyon | ... |
Huxley Girl
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| Phyllis Smith | ... |
OA Lady - Marsha
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Cindy Caponera | ... |
OA Lender
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| Sarah Silverman | ... |
Beth
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| Richard Kind | ... |
Herb Hope
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| Bonnie Hunt | ... |
Stella Lewis
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| David Hoke | ... |
Record Store Clerk
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Nancy Schnoll | ... |
Lingerie Saleswoman
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| Elle Fanning | ... |
Penelope
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Even Kettelsen | ... |
Bored Student
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| Amy Sedaris | ... |
School Therapist - Ms. Clark
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| Roger Bart | ... |
Burl Cannalo
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B. Johnson | ... |
Casting Director Assistant
(as Bill 'B' Johnson)
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Richard Laible | ... |
Neil Kelly
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John M. Watson Sr. | ... |
Cabbie
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| Wallace Langham | ... |
Claude Clochet
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| Scott Adsit | ... |
Big Galoot
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Golde Starger | ... |
Mrs. Schwartz
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| Helen Slayton-Hughes | ... |
Mrs. Moskowitz
(as Helen Slaton-Huges)
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| Gina Gershon | ... |
Self as Marty's Mother
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| Aaron Carter | ... |
Marty
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| Brian Boland | ... |
Second City Actor
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| Antoine McKay | ... |
Second City Actor
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| Maribeth Monroe | ... |
Second City Actor
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| Jean Villepique | ... |
Second City Actor
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Claudia Michelle Wallace | ... |
Second City Actor
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Laura Lynn Lance | ... |
OA Meeting Member
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Preston Thompson | ... |
Student
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Niko El Santo Zavero | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Michael Stailey | ... |
Moviegoer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jeff Garlin | ||
Written by
| Jeff Garlin | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jeff Garlin | ... | producer |
| Craig Horwich | ... | co-producer |
| Rob Kolson | ... | executive producer |
| David Miner | ... | executive producer |
| Megan Murphy | ... | associate producer |
| Erin O'Malley | ... | producer |
| David Albert Pierce | ... | co-executive producer |
| Steve Pink | ... | producer |
| Harold Ramis | ... | executive producer |
| Jeff Rosenthal | ... | co-executive producer |
| Johanna Stein | ... | co-executive producer |
| Mark Stein | ... | associate producer |
| Misty Tosh | ... | line producer |
| Ryan Westheimer | ... | line producer |
Music by
| ELEW | ... | (as Eric Lewis) |
Cinematography by
| Peter Biagi | ||
Film Editing by
| Steven Rasch | ||
Editorial Department
| Marion Grau | ... | digital colorist |
| Nancy Jundi | ... | digital editing systems support |
Casting By
| Marla Garlin | ||
Production Design by
| Margaret M. Miles | ||
Art Direction by
| Chris Cleek | ||
| Michael Levinson | ||
Costume Design by
| Christina Mongini | ||
Makeup Department
| Jenna Garagiola | ... | makeup department head |
| Brent Keene | ... | key hair stylist |
| Minnie Krishnan | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Michael Kolko | ... | unit production manager |
| Abby Gail Palanker | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mark Hansson | ... | first assistant director: Los Angeles |
| Jonathan Harris | ... | second assistant director |
| Charles Leslie | ... | second assistant director |
| Hakeem Smith | ... | first assistant director |
| Erica Spano | ... | first assistant director |
| Dale Stern | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| John Gajda | ... | art department and props |
| Jaclyn Marshall | ... | on-set dresser |
| Adam Sumner | ... | set dresser / swing |
Sound Department
| Mick Davies | ... | boom operator (as Michael B. Davies) |
| Steve La Fayette | ... | boom operator: Chicago |
| Mike McGrath | ... | sound utility: Chicago |
| Alex Riordan | ... | sound mixer: Chicago |
| Scott Stolz | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Taylor Black | ... | grip |
| Brad Budde | ... | electrician |
| Andrew Chojnacki | ... | grip |
| Geoffrey Fingerhut | ... | key grip: Chicago |
| Daniel Herman | ... | electrician |
| David Howard | ... | first assistant camera |
| Janet Jensen | ... | electrician |
| Matt Johnson | ... | electrician: Chicago |
| David 'Louie' Lukasik | ... | best boy electric: Chicago |
| Andrew Meyers | ... | electrician |
| Jason Puliti | ... | additional best boy electric |
| Christopher Rejano | ... | gaffer: Chicago |
| Aaron Schuh | ... | camera loader |
| L. Andrew Sigler | ... | key grip |
| Jerry Tran | ... | grip: Chicago |
| Chris Wittenborn | ... | camera loader: Chicago (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Jennifré DuMont | ... | casting associate |
Location Management
| Lisa Colangelo | ... | location manager: Chicago |
| Ryan Karten | ... | location manager: Los Angeles |
Music Department
| Nena Erb | ... | music editor (as Nena Hsu) |
| Ralph Sall | ... | executive music producer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jillian Giacomini | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Richard 'Bongo' Mitchell | ... | transportation coordinator |
Other crew
| Sam Alvelo | ... | production assistant |
| Dayna Danika | ... | production coordinator |
| Tova Dann | ... | production assistant |
| Charles de Bernier | ... | accountant |
| Jeff Goldman | ... | international distribution |
| Matt Hickey | ... | production assistant |
| Ryan Janata | ... | office production assistant: Chicago |
| Chezne McArthur | ... | production coordinator |
| Chad Ortis | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Petrella | ... | production assistant |
| David Albert Pierce | ... | production counsel |
| Kristin Schaack | ... | production assistant (as Kristin Drummond) |
| Mary Tallman | ... | script supervisor: Chicago |
| Geno Tazioli | ... | production assistant |
| Adam Wilkins | ... | assistant: Jeff Garlin |
Production Companies
Distributors
- IFC Films (2007) (United States) (theatrical)
- American World Pictures (AWP) (2008) (Non-US)
- High Fliers Films (2010) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- IFC First Take (2007) (United States) (video) (video-on-demand)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Pierce Law Group (production counsel)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Life has its downs for James, living with his mom in Chicago at 39, an aging performer at Second City, eating and weighing too much. A woman he's been dating drops him, as does his agent, her brother. James turns down roles in local TV, roles that make him sad. Someone's remaking his favorite movie, "Marty," a role he'd love, but he doesn't even get an audition. He has a minor meltdown when talking at a grade school career day. Things look up when he meets the quirky Beth at an ice cream shop. Can James make a career for himself, move out from mom's, and find someone to eat cheese with? Or is he destined to watch Jackie Gleason and be Marty for the rest of his life?
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| Taglines | Sometimes love is just a big bowl of wrong. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $12,317, 09 Sep 2007 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Many of the actors in the posters on the casting director's wall can also be seen on James' agent's walls -- in other words, the agent's other clients are getting roles, while James is not. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Gone Baby Gone/Things We Lost in the Fire/Rendition/Reservation Road/30 Days of Night/I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Montelimar See more » |
| Quotes |
Beth:
Yeah, I used to be chubby when I was a little girl. James Aaron: Yes, but I'm not a little girl. Beth: No, you're a big girl. James Aaron: A big pretty girl. Beth: Big, pretty girl wanna go for a walk? See more » |