Os Amadores (2005)

Citizens of a small town, under the influence of a man in the midst of a mid-life crisis, come together to make an adult film.

Director:

Michael Traeger

Writer:

Michael Traeger

Stars:

Jeff Bridges, Ted Danson, Joe Pantoliano

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeff Bridges	...	Andy Sargentee
Tim Blake Nelson	...	Barney Macklehatton
Joe Pantoliano	...	Some Idiot
Ted Danson	...	Moose
William Fichtner	...	Otis
Patrick Fugit	...	Emmett
John Hawkes	...	Moe
Brad William Henke	...	Ron (as Brad Henke)
Dawn Didawick	...	Clara
Glenne Headly	...	Helen Tatelbaum
Tom Bower	...	Floyd
Jayne Taini	...	Mrs. Morrelli
Lauren Graham	...	Peggy
Jeanne Tripplehorn	...	Thelma
Alex D. Linz	...	Billy

Storyline

Andy Sargentee is a decent guy and the town's favorite failure: an unemployable dreamer whose ex's husband's wealth intimidates Andy to such an extent he does little with his teen son. Andy's new idea is for Butterface Fields to be the first town to band together to make the first full-length feature amateur adult film. He recruits five regulars at Floyd's Bar to contribute $2000 each. They get the kid at the video store, whose camcorder is constantly on, to be the cinematographer. The pal they all call "Some Idiot" volunteers to be writer-director. Otis becomes producer. Now, can they find actors, and especially, women? Can a pornography project give Andy self-respect?

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Plot Keywords:

hot | sex scene | sexy | teen sex comedy | reference to penis | 

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Taglines:

Rise to the Occasion

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

M/16

Did You Know?

Trivia

The cast includes one acting Oscar winner (Jeff Bridges), and three acting Oscar nominees (John Hawkes, Valerie Perrine and Eileen Brennan).

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Goofs

[All goofs for this title are spoilers.]

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Quotes

Andy Sargentee: [commenting on the screenplay for the porn] And then here, this is my favourite, 99: "Interior office day; Boris gives it to Bianka in the butt, as she defuses the bomb."

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Crazy Credits

Before the end credits, you can see the credits for the documentary they made: Writer-Director - Some Idiot Producer - Andy Sargentee Executive Producer - Otis Cartwright Co-producer & Head of PR (2 Things) - Barney Macklehatton Cinemaphotographer & Editor - Emmett Wilder Almost Starring - Moose Bailey The town of Butterface Fields wishes to thank the town of Butterface Fields In loving memory of Lillian and Sidney Sargentee

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Alternate Versions

The first 15 minutes of the American release (up until the opening titles sequence) have been completely re-edited and re-worked from the original UK and Australian release.

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Connections

References A Escolha de Sofia (1982)

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Soundtracks

I Get Around
Written by Brian Wilson, Mike Love
Performed by The Beach Boys
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under License from EMI Film & Television

User Reviews

Saw it

Saw the World Premiere and Santa Barbara Int'l FF last night.

A very funny film with an all star cast. Stars Jeff Bridges, Joe Patalinano, Ted Danson, Tim Blake Nelson, Bill Fichtner, Pat Fugit among others. Bridges plays a small time guy who has been unsuccessful in life. Him and his low life buddies decide to make an amateur porn film. Lots of big laughs. It is like State and Main meets Boogie Nights. Bridges is always good and Ted Danson gives one of the funniest supporting comedic performances I have ever seen. The end seemed a bit thrown together, but very funny. I give it a "B+". Will be out later this year

Details

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 2006 (UK)

Also Known As:

Os Amadores

Filming Locations:

Arcadia, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,149, 9 December 2007

Gross USA:

$16,334

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$102,864

Company Credits

Production Co:

First Look International, Qwerty Films, N1 European Film Produktions GmbH & Co. KG

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1