A Hollywood producer starts with his nephew's script on Disraeli, Jewish PM in 1800s UK, and ends filming in Cape Town with a black action star. Will a movie be made? Will he score Deidre?
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| William H. Macy | ... |
Charlie Berns
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| Meg Ryan | ... |
Deidre Hearn
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| LL Cool J | ... |
Bobby Mason
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| Elliott Gould | ... |
Rabbi Seth Gutterman
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| Jason Ritter | ... |
Lionel Travitz
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| Fiona Glascott | ... |
Fiona Hicks
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| Sharon Raginiano | ... |
Levi Rosenwald
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| John Carson | ... |
Nigel Bland
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| David Hunt | ... |
Grier Clark
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| Jeremy Crutchley | ... |
Ian Chadwick
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Natasha Rees-Davies | ... |
Maya
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Aiden Lithgow | ... |
Skip Miller
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Kate Blumberg | ... |
Linda
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| Tere Morris | ... |
Catherine Oxenmoor
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| Sean Higgs | ... |
Hans Bleimer
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| Adrian Galley | ... |
Andrei
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Nina Shepherd | ... |
Melanie Lewis
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| Jeanne Neilson | ... |
Claire Johnson
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| Todd Weeks | ... |
Brad Emprin
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George Jackos | ... |
Howard Draper
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Neil McCarthy | ... |
Glenn
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| José Domingos | ... |
Mark Rovner
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Kenneth Fok | ... |
Wing
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| Brett Granstaff | ... |
Peter the Writer
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Fred Abrahamse | ... |
Colin
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| Darron Meyer | ... |
KGM Agent
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Jaymie Carter | ... |
KGM Agent
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Shawn Tanaka | ... |
Brad's Assistant
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| Anton Vorster | ... |
Deidre's Limo Driver
(as Anton Voster)
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Bernard Fisher | ... |
Airport Cop
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Nicola Jackman | ... |
Entertainment Reporter
(as Nikki Jackman)
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Christine Adzich | ... |
Entertainment Reporter
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Jean Wingis | ... |
Premiere Handler
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Olivia Blumberg | ... |
Girl with Camera
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Keren Setton | ... |
Girl with Camera
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Vuyisile Pandle | ... |
Driver
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Thomas Gumede | ... |
George
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George Worthmore | ... |
Danny Turner
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| Natalie Becker | ... |
Gabriella
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Sydney Hall | ... |
Bobby's Assistant
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| Christopher Clark Gates | ... |
American Ambassador
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Leslie Mongezi | ... |
Embassy Assistant
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Tyrel Meyer | ... |
Fiona 'Stunt' Double
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John Van Zyl | ... |
Bobby's Trainer
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| Tyrone Keogh | ... |
Bagel PA
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Sue Lloyd-Roberts | ... |
TV Reporter
(as Susan Lloyd-Roberts)
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Mmatjatji Ramaphala | ... |
Camera Assistant
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Mudi Mudau | ... |
South African Airways Rep
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Nik Rabinowitz | ... |
Lead Carpenter
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| Matthew Dylan Roberts | ... |
Vladimir
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| Julia Anastasopoulos | ... |
Camera Assistant
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Peter Vavruch | ... |
AD
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William Richard Nasson | ... |
House Speaker
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Dawie Ackermann | ... |
Man on Plane
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Directed by
| Steven Schachter | ||
Written by
| William H. Macy | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Steven Schachter | ... | (screenplay) |
| Peter Lefcourt | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Christine Adzich | ... | associate producer |
| Jason Berk | ... | executive producer |
| Patricia Cox | ... | associate producer |
| Genevieve Hofmeyr | ... | supervising producer: South Africa |
| Gary Howsam | ... | executive producer |
| Jody Kielbasa | ... | co-producer |
| Matt Lane | ... | executive producer |
| Irene Litinsky | ... | producer |
| Keri Nakamoto | ... | producer |
| Betty Palik | ... | behind the scenes producer |
| Gerd Petrik | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Prupas | ... | producer |
| Mary Solomon | ... | associate producer |
| Lewin Webb | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jeff Beal | ||
Cinematography by
| Paul Sarossy | ||
Editing by
| Matt Friedman | ||
| Susan Maggi | ||
Editorial Department
| Marie-Hélène Bourget | ... | digital intermediate technician |
| Mathieu Bérubé | ... | assistant editor (as Mathieu Berube) |
| Robert Doyle | ... | first assistant editor |
| Richard Glazerman | ... | additional editor |
| Elissa Lewis | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Arthur Montreuil | ... | film timer |
| Julien Tremblay | ... | digital intermediate technician |
| Evan Tussman | ... | director of post-production |
Casting By
| Susan Edelman | ||
| Ana Feyder | ... | (as Anna Feyder) |
| Daniel Hubbard | ||
| Jeremy Zimmermann | ... | (as Jeremy Zimmerman) |
Production Design by
| Guy Lalande | ||
Art Direction by
| Birrie le Roux | ||
Set Decoration by
| Emilia Roux | ||
Costume Design by
| Diana Cilliers | ... | (as Dianna Cilliers) |
Makeup Department
| Talia Barak | ... | makeup artist |
| Tina Earnshaw | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Ryan |
| Maria Gouveia | ... | hair stylist |
| Barbara Olvera | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Ryan |
| Megan Tanner | ... | makeup department head (as Meg Tanner) |
| Leon von Solms | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Sandrine Gros d'Aillon | ... | supervising production manager |
| Blessing Gurure | ... | unit manager |
| Georges Jardon | ... | post-production supervisor (as George Jardon) |
| Thérèsa Ryan | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jon-Luke Lourens | ... | second assistant director |
| Shamiel Soni | ... | third assistant director |
| Christo van Schalkwyk | ... | assistant director: splinter unit |
| Michael A. Williams | ... | first assistant director (as Michael Williams) |
Art Department
| Lucille Doman | ... | graphic designer |
| Storm Dyssell | ... | standby props |
| Brian Glaser | ... | assistant construction manager |
| Anne Grenier | ... | set dresser |
| Etienne Harris | ... | scenic foreman |
| Nathan Victor Honey | ... | scenic |
| Patrick O'Connor | ... | set designer |
| Steven Saunders | ... | sculptor/fabricator |
| Gary Smith | ... | property master |
| Brendan Smithers | ... | construction coordinator |
| Lisa Van Der Merwe | ... | art department coordinator |
| Mark Walker | ... | set dressing leadman |
Sound Department
| Mitch Clyman | ... | adr recordist: Jerusalem |
| Benoit Coallier | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Scott Donald | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Keith Elliott | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Philippe Espantoso | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Gertsman | ... | sound editor |
| Steven Gurman | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Nick Kray | ... | adr recordist |
| Peter Lopata | ... | sound effects editor |
| Bruce Nyznik | ... | adr stage supervisor |
| Carlos Sotolongo | ... | adr mixer |
Special Effects by
| Kevin Bitters | ... | special effects |
| Max Poolman | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Ivan Janse Van Rensburg | ... | pyrotechnician |
Visual Effects by
| Eve Brunet | ... | visual effects producer |
| Dan Gaud | ... | digital compositor (as Daniel Gaudreau) |
| Hugo Léveillé | ... | digital compositor: Vision Globale |
| Frederic Milot | ... | digital compositor |
| Benoit Touchette | ... | visual effects production manager |
Stunts
| Francois Grobbelaar | ... | stunt performer |
| Leander Lacey | ... | assistant stunt coordinator (as Leander Lacy) |
| Anthony Mo Marais | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Vernon Willemse | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eric Anderson | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| David Bloomer | ... | still photographer |
| Patrick Botha | ... | dimmer board operator |
| Trevor Michael Brown | ... | a camera operator |
| Wiseman Dinizulu | ... | spark |
| Robert Fischer | ... | Key Rigging Grip |
| Xito Kuazangogo | ... | VTO |
| Khalied Manuel | ... | focus puller |
| Lesley Manuel | ... | electrician |
| Guy Micheletti | ... | key grip |
| Dale Rodkin | ... | camera operator/steadicam |
| Wayne Shields | ... | gaffer (2006) |
| Marcel Shimba | ... | Best Boy Lights |
| Charlie Sperring | ... | stills photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jacomina Jankowitz | ... | costume stand-by |
| Michelle Karavoussanos | ... | head costume buyer |
| Tyron Matthee | ... | key costume breakdown and dyer |
| Rita Rago | ... | wardrobe: Ms. Ryan |
| Leonie Roberts | ... | costume supervisor |
| Mandy Smit | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Rico Bailey | ... | key assistant location manager |
| Johan Van der Walt | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Murray Anderson | ... | music supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Florian Stiege | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Natasha Arora | ... | assistant: Mr. Prupas |
| Loic Bernard | ... | assistant to the producer: Irene Litinsky (as Loïc Bernard) |
| Dale Blumberg-Booth | ... | stand-in |
| Maria Constantinides | ... | production assistant |
| Claude Forest | ... | insurance broker |
| Joanne Goldstone | ... | production accountant |
| Nadia Hammadi | ... | assistant: Mr. Prupas |
| Jocelyn Hayes | ... | assistant: Mr. Macy |
| Alexander Sandy Jesion | ... | chief financial officer |
| Nutan Khanna | ... | clearance/product placement coordinator |
| Jozua Malherbe | ... | assistant: Mr. Schachter |
| Jason Martin | ... | marine supervisor |
| Sean Michael | ... | photo double & stand in for William H. Macy |
| Jill O'Hagan | ... | assistant: Ms. Ryan |
| Lance Peters | ... | key armorer |
| Sheena Peters | ... | assistant armourer |
| Donovan Roberts-Baxter | ... | production coordinator |
| Heather Santoro | ... | assistant: Ms. Ryan |
| Marvin Saven | ... | legal and financial director |
| Alton Stoffels | ... | set medical technician |
| Julie Sultan | ... | Worldwide Sales & Distribution |
| Shawn Tanaka | ... | assistant: Mr. Macy |
| Nigel Tompkins | ... | assistant: Mr. Schachter / director assistant |
| J.D. van Brakel | ... | production assistant |
| Regard Voges | ... | assistant: Ms. Litinsky |
| Laura Wilcox | ... | construction coordinator |
| Christian Zuidema | ... | environmental control officer |
| Salma Ayache | ... | dialogue transcription (uncredited) |
| Annie Jeeves | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Peace Arch Entertainment Group (presents)
- Muse Entertainment Enterprises (production)
- Dog Pond Productions (in association with)
- Sydnyk Works (in association with)
- Berk/Lane Entertainment (in association with)
- Moonlighting Films
- Société de Développement des Entreprises Culturelles (SODEC) (with the participation of)
- Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) (with the participation of)
- Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa (with the assistance of)
Distributors
- Peace Arch Releasing (2008) (United States) (theatrical)
- Moonlight Films (2008) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Luxor Entertainment (2008) (Russia)
- Argentina Video Home (2009) (Argentina) (DVD)
- EuroVideo (2009) (Germany) (DVD) (and Blu-ray)
- Film1 (2009) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2009) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2009) (Taiwan)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2009) (Thailand)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2009) (Vietnam)
- Peace Arch Home Entertainment (2009) (Canada) (DVD)
- Peace Arch Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2009) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- One Movie (2010) (Italy)
- Smile Entertainment (2024) (Denmark)
- Smile Entertainment (2024) (Finland)
- Smile Entertainment (2024) (Iceland)
- Smile Entertainment (2024) (Norway)
- Smile Entertainment (2024) (Sweden)
- Peace Arch Films
Special Effects
- Vision Globale (digital visual effects)
Other Companies
- Arpix Media (music supervision)
- Brand-in Entertainment (product integration)
- CIBC (interim financing provided by)
- Film Finances Canada (completion guarantor)
- Fintage CAM (collection account management)
- Multimedia Risk Consultants and Insurance Brokers (insurance brokers)
- Premium Sound (post-production sound services)
- Runway (post-production)
- Stunt Network (stunts)
- Tattersall Sound (picture editing facilities)
- William F. White International (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A down-and-out film producer agrees to make his nephew's film about 19th century English statesman Benjamin Disraeli, but can only get financing if he casts a well-known action star. Production is halted however, when the lead actor is kidnapped, so the producer hatches a scheme with a struggling creative executive to save the star and the movie. Written by IMDb editor |
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| Taglines | Cut To The Scam. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In addition to playing the role of Charlie Berns in the film, William H. Macy also reads the audio book upon which the film is based. See more » |
| Goofs | When Deidre and Charlie start arguing in the Czech studio, Lionel and the girl get up and leave - twice. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Compulsion (2013). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Una Furtiva Lagrima See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Produced with the assistance of the Department of Trade and Industry South Africa, who does not accept any liability for the content and does not necessarily support such content. See more » |
| Quotes |
Deidre Hearn:
I mean, I'd love to be like you. You have no integrity. See more » |