Comedy about a widow's post-traumatic obsession with a soap star.
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Awards:
- 5 wins & 14 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Morgan Freeman | ... |
Charlie
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| Renée Zellweger | ... |
Betty
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| Chris Rock | ... |
Wesley
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| Greg Kinnear | ... |
Dr. David Ravell
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| Aaron Eckhart | ... |
Del
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| Tia Texada | ... |
Rosa
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| Crispin Glover | ... |
Roy
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| Pruitt Taylor Vince | ... |
Ballard
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| Allison Janney | ... |
Lyla
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| Kathleen Wilhoite | ... |
Sue Ann
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| Elizabeth Mitchell | ... |
Chloe
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Susan Barnes | ... |
Darlene
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| Harriet Sansom Harris | ... |
Ellen
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| Lee Sung Hi | ... |
Jasmine
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| Laird Macintosh | ... |
Dr. Lonnie Walsh
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| Steven Gilborn | ... |
Blake
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| Jenny Gago | ... |
Mercedes
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| Sheila Kelley | ... |
Joyce
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| Matthew Cowles | ... |
Merle
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| Wayne Tippit | ... |
Doctor
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| George D. Wallace | ... |
Grandfather
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| Lesley Woods | ... |
Grandmother
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| Cynthia Martells | ... |
Chief Nurse
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| Alfonso Freeman | ... |
ER Doctor
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| Kevin Rahm | ... |
Friend #1
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| Steven Culp | ... |
Friend #2
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| Deborah May | ... |
Gloria Walsh
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| Max Murphy | ... |
Studio Guard
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Tina Smith | ... |
Waitress
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T.J. Kennedy | ... |
Cook
(as Mike Kennedy)
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Irene Olga López | ... |
Rosa's Mother
(as Irene Olga Lopez)
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| Steve Franken | ... |
Administrator
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| Kelwin Hagen | ... |
Deputy
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Josh Dotson | ... |
Parking Valet
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Dona Hardy | ... |
Woman Patient
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Paul Threlkeld | ... |
Grip
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José Vásquez | ... |
Gang Member
(as Jose Vasquez)
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Jack Jacobson | ... |
Stagehand
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| Elaine Corral Kendall | ... |
Anchor
(as Elaine Corral-Kendall)
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| Stacy Haiduk | ... |
Soap Opera Nurse (scenesDeleted)
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| Christopher McDonald | ... |
Duane Cooley (scenesDeleted)
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| Greg Bronson | ... |
Diner Patron (uncredited)
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Rebeca Cristian | ... |
Hospital patient (uncredited)
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Michelle Carmen Gomez | ... |
Woman at Bar (uncredited)
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Toby Linz | ... |
Sue Ann's Son (uncredited)
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| Nikky Smedley | ... |
Silhouettist (uncredited)
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Hillary Straney | ... |
Woman in Hotel (uncredited)
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| Jenny Wade | ... |
Diner Waitress (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Neil LaBute | ||
Written by
| John C. Richards | ... | (story) |
| John C. Richards | ... | (screenplay) & |
| James Flamberg | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Moritz Borman | ... | executive producer |
| Steve Golin | ... | producer |
| W. Mark McNair | ... | associate producer |
| Gail Mutrux | ... | producer |
| Stephen Pevner | ... | executive producer |
| Albert M. Shapiro | ... | associate producer (as Albert Shapiro) |
| Chris Sievernich | ... | executive producer |
| Philip Steuer | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Rolfe Kent | ||
Cinematography by
| Jean-Yves Escoffier | ... | (as Jean Yves Escoffier) |
Editing by
| Joel Plotch | ||
| Steven Weisberg | ||
Editorial Department
| Wade Bartlett | ... | assistant editor (as 'Ice' Wade Bartlett) |
| JC Bond | ... | associate editor (as Joseph C. Bond IV) |
| Mo Henry | ... | negative cutter |
| Emily Palmer | ... | post-production assistant |
| Tom Sartori | ... | colorist: video mastering |
| Randy Trager | ... | assistant editor |
| Dan Valliere | ... | color timer |
| Laura Lee Bong | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Sandra Grubb | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Herbert Dwight Raymond IV | ... | conforming editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Heidi Levitt | ||
| Monika Mikkelsen | ||
Production Design by
| Charles William Breen | ... | (as Charles Breen) |
Art Direction by
| Gary Diamond | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jeffrey Kushon | ||
Costume Design by
| Lynette Meyer | ||
Makeup Department
| Deena Adair | ... | hair stylist: Mr. Freeman |
| Andre Blaise | ... | key hair stylist (as André Blaise) |
| Colleen Callaghan | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Zellweger |
| Debra-Lee Davidson | ... | makeup artist |
| Lisa Deveaux | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Rock |
| Michael Hancock | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Freeman (as Michael A. Hancock) |
| Desne J. Holland | ... | key makeup artist (as Desne Holland) |
| Sharon Ilson | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Zellweger / makeup department head |
| Scott Julion | ... | hair stylist: Mr. Rock |
| Tracey Levy | ... | makeup artist |
| Mary Kim | ... | makeup effects crew: Cannom Creations (uncredited) |
| Keith VanderLaan | ... | makeup effects producer: Cannom Creations (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Tim Clawson | ... | unit production manager |
| Fabiomassimo Dell'Orco | ... | production manager: Rome |
| Steven Kaminsky | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Marion Douglas | ... | executive in charge of production (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Phil Hardage | ... | second second assistant director (as Philip L. Hardage) |
| Susan J. Hellmann | ... | second assistant director |
| Enrico Mastracchi Manes | ... | first assistant director: Rome |
| Albert M. Shapiro | ... | first assistant director (as Albert Shapiro) |
| Philip Steuer | ... | second unit director |
| Filippo Fassetta | ... | second assistant director: Rome (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Henry Alberti | ... | set designer |
| Nancy M. Bates | ... | assistant property master |
| Tracy Farrington | ... | property master |
| Robert Loyal Good | ... | assistant property master |
| Werner Hoetzinger | ... | set dresser |
| Heidi Hublou-Nunnally | ... | set dresser (as Heidi Hublou) |
| Paul A. Minitello | ... | lead scenic (as Paul Minitello) |
| Melissa Mollo | ... | graphic designer |
| Fred Paulsen | ... | set dresser (as Fred M. Paulsen) |
| Rhonda Paynter | ... | on-set dresser |
| Richard Puga | ... | stand-by painter |
| Jimmy Simeone | ... | set dresser |
| Stan Tropp | ... | set designer |
| Daniel Turk | ... | construction coordinator (as Dan Turk) |
| Larry J. White II | ... | lead man |
| Ron Ashmore | ... | paint foreman (uncredited) |
| Cosmas A. Demetriou | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Sara Gardner-Gail | ... | buyer (uncredited) |
| John Sweeney | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Danny L. Turk | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bruce Barris | ... | sound effects librarian |
| Bob Beher | ... | supervising foley editor |
| Thor Benitez | ... | adr recordist |
| Felipe Borrero | ... | sound mixer |
| Lance Brown | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer |
| Eddie Bydalek | ... | sound recordist |
| Thomas Cunliffe | ... | boom operator (as Thomas M. Cunliffe) |
| Chris David | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Shawn Egan | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Thom 'Coach' Ehle | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Tony Flores | ... | assistant sound engineer |
| Benjamin Ing | ... | stereo sound consultant: SDDS |
| John Keating | ... | stereo sound consultant: DTS |
| Shawn Kennelly | ... | adr mixer / foley mixer |
| Steve Mann | ... | sound editor |
| Michael A. Morongell | ... | sound re-recording engineer |
| Steve Nelson | ... | sound editor |
| Anthony Ortiz-Quinones | ... | sound utility |
| Joan Rowe | ... | foley artist |
| Sean Rowe | ... | foley artist |
| Chris Staszak | ... | adr recordist |
| Becky Sullivan | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Eric Thompson | ... | adr mixer / foley mixer |
| Robert Troy | ... | sound editor |
| Tim Tuchrello | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Donald L. Warner Jr. | ... | sound editor |
| Aaron D. Weisblatt | ... | sound editor |
| Bernard Weiser | ... | sound editor |
| Richard E. Yawn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Anthony Ortiz | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Aaron Rihel | ... | sound transferer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Larz Anderson | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Shea Clayton | ... | on set artist: Captive Audience Productions |
| Rick Bongiovanni | ... | special effects crew: Cannom Creations (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Liz Radley | ... | video & computer graphics supervisor (as Elizabeth Radley) |
| Patrick Clancey | ... | effects compositor of video playback material (uncredited) |
| Kurt Hall | ... | video consultant (uncredited) |
| Rafael Macho | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Simone Boisseree | ... | stunts (as Simmone Boissereé) |
| Charlie Brewer | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Kelly Brown | ... | stunts |
| William H. Burton Jr. | ... | stunts (as Billy Burton Jr.) |
| Mike Ceballos | ... | stunts |
| Leonard Creer Jr. | ... | stunts (as Leo Creer Jr.) |
| Tim Gilbert | ... | stunts |
| Jack Gill | ... | stunts |
| Steve Holladay | ... | stunts (as Steve Holaday) |
| Mike Ryan | ... | stunts |
| Kevin Scott | ... | stunts |
| Scott Workman | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Bauman | ... | gaffer |
| Bruce Birmelin | ... | still photographer |
| Martin Bosworth | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Robin Bursey | ... | camera loader |
| Michael Cassidy | ... | second assistant camera (as Mike Cassidy) |
| Michael A. Chavez | ... | camera operator (as Michael Chavez) |
| David Diamond | ... | rigging best boy electric |
| Oscar Gomez | ... | rigging best boy grip |
| Jorge H. Guzman | ... | key grip |
| Al Lieberman | ... | rigging key grip |
| Dean Lyras | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Mark Marchetti | ... | best boy electric |
| Todd McMullen | ... | first assistant camera |
| Eric L. Roberts | ... | video assist operator (as Eric Roberts) |
| Gihan 'Sandy' Seneviratne | ... | rigging electrician |
| Paul Threlkeld | ... | dolly grip |
| Scott Wells | ... | best boy grip (as Scott 'Thumper' Wells) |
| David A. Armstrong | ... | daily first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Kevin Brown | ... | rigging lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Mark Burnett | ... | video engineer (uncredited) |
| David A. Canning | ... | video control (uncredited) |
| Dale Carlson | ... | video camera (uncredited) |
| Frank Endewardt | ... | set lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Jamal J. Farley | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Bob Gorelick | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
| R. Dana Harlow | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Dan Kneece | ... | additional camera operator (uncredited) / additional steadicam operator (uncredited) |
| Steven Mann | ... | camera operator: "b" camera (uncredited) |
| Bradley Patrick | ... | marketing/publicity portraits (uncredited) |
| Rex Anson Rhorer | ... | Rigging Grip (uncredited) |
| Andy Young | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Leah Buono | ... | casting assistant |
| Brett Greenstein | ... | casting assistant |
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
| Rich King | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jennifer Dozier | ... | costumer (as a different name) |
| Mynka Draper | ... | costumer |
| Shari Gray | ... | costume supervisor (as Shari D. Gary) |
| Kelli Hagen | ... | assistant costume designer (as Kelli Stallings) |
Location Management
| Dan Gorman | ... | assistant location manager |
| Enrico Latella | ... | location manager: Rome |
| John Panzarella | ... | location manager |
| Leslie Thorson | ... | assistant location manager |
| Dave Yrueta | ... | assistant location manager (as David Yrueta) |
| Paul Hargrave | ... | executive location manager: Propaganda Films (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Tony Blondal | ... | orchestrator |
| Tim Boyle | ... | score mixer / score recordist |
| James Flamberg | ... | additional music editor |
| Tod Holcomb | ... | additional music editor |
| Mark Mancina | ... | executive charge of music |
| Frankie Pine | ... | music supervisor |
| Nick South | ... | music editor |
| William T. Stromberg | ... | conductor (as Bill Stromberg) |
| Kerry Wikstrom | ... | additional orchestrator |
| David Sabee | ... | orchestra contractor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alexa Alden | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael Brum | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Rick Mercier | ... | transportation captain (as Richard Mercier) |
| Antonio Molina | ... | transportation coordinator (as Antonio M. Molina) |
| Jerry A. Oliveri | ... | picture car captain |
| Mark Brown | ... | driver: production van (uncredited) |
| Everett Everett | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| J. Armin Garza II | ... | driver: camera car (uncredited) |
| Robert Gaskill | ... | driver: Mr. Freeman (uncredited) |
| Roger Wooge | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Gina Amoroso | ... | assistant: Mr. Golin |
| Paul Ballon | ... | assistant accountant (as Paul J. Ballon) |
| Michael S. Baumohl | ... | unit publicist |
| Jeff Bilger | ... | set production assistant |
| David Boyle | ... | Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs: Propaganda Films |
| Melissa Jane Brantley | ... | production executive |
| Garrett Brodie | ... | assistant: Mr. Golin |
| Jules Carideo | ... | assistant: Ms. Mutrux (as Julie Carideo) |
| Shelley Curtis | ... | technical advisor: soap opera (as Shelly Curtis) |
| Nour Dardari | ... | production accountant |
| Matt DiFranco | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Georgia Evangelatos | ... | craft service |
| Peter Evangelatos | ... | craft service |
| Zachary Gamburg | ... | assistant: Mr. LaBute |
| Karen Ruth Getchell | ... | production coordinator |
| Elizabeth Gilman | ... | production assistant |
| Susan Giordano | ... | assistant accountant (as Susan L. Giordano) |
| Jeff Gross | ... | assistant: Mr. Steuer |
| Robert Hepburn | ... | set medic (as Robert 'Sarge' Hepburn) |
| Melanie Hodal | ... | press: international |
| Mary Holliday | ... | set production assistant |
| Leah Holmes | ... | post production accountant |
| Robert E. Kay | ... | set production assistant (as Robert E. Kay) |
| Ute Leonhardt | ... | production services: Rome |
| Kali Londono | ... | assistant: Mr. Rock (as Kali Londoño) |
| Jadi McCurdy | ... | set production assistant |
| Phil J. Minsky | ... | caterer and chef |
| Smriti Mundhra | ... | production assistant |
| Kerryn Negus | ... | press: international |
| Quentin Pierre | ... | assistant: Mr. Freeman |
| Marco Valerio Pugini | ... | production services: Rome |
| Ashley M. Rogers | ... | assistant: Ms. Zellweger (as Ashley Rogers) |
| Christopher Vitale | ... | production assistant |
| Damien Breen | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Lorenzo Caccialanza | ... | dubbed voice (uncredited) |
| Kyle Cooper | ... | executive producer: main title sequence (uncredited) |
| Peter D. Graves | ... | executive marketing consultant (uncredited) |
| Harvey Lowry | ... | operations manager: Captive Audience Productions (uncredited) |
| Melissa Park | ... | stand-in: Renee Zelwegger (uncredited) |
| Volker Schauz | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
| Eric Smith | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Jason Burke Sutter | ... | international sales (uncredited) |
| Miles Teves | ... | sculptor: Cannom Creations (uncredited) |
| Shea Vargé | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Stephen Dickstein | ... | thanks |
| Michael Kuhn | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Gramercy Pictures (I) (presents)
- Pacifica Film (in association with)
- Propaganda Films
- ab'-strakt pictures
- IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. Produktions KG
Distributors
- USA Films (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- Pathé Distribution (2000) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Lolistar (2000) (France) (theatrical)
- Kinowelt Filmverleih (2000) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Norsk Filmdistribusjon (2000) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Independent Films (2000) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Belga Films (2000) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Eagle Films (2000) (Non-US) (tv) (Middle East)
- Kinowelt Hungary (2001) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Odeon (2001) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Metronome (2001) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2001) (Japan) (theatrical) (Far East)
- West (2001) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2001) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- United International Pictures (2001) (Argentina)
- Universal Pictures Video (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- Universal Studios (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Canvas (2003) (Belgium) (tv)
- Yorin (2003) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Universal Studios (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Aquarius TV (2008) (Greece) (tv)
- USA Network (United States) (tv)
- Universal Home Video (Brazil) (DVD)
- Universal Home Video (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Cannom Creations (special makeup effects)
Other Companies
- American Humane Association (animal action monitored by)
- Atumusica (music preparation)
- Calvin Klein (eyewear provided by)
- Cannom Creations (makeup effects)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes and dollies)
- Conway Studios Hollywood, California (score mixed at)
- Custom Film Effects (main and end title opticals)
- Dennis Davidson & Associates Public Relations (DDA) (publicity: international)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- Encore Int'l Group (unit publicist)
- FotoKem (video mastering)
- Grand Canyon West (thanks)
- Hualapai Tribe (thanks)
- Imaginary Forces (main title sequence design)
- In Motion Catering (catering)
- Kary Cantor (classic hardware provided vy)
- Keith Sherman & Associates (Publicity)
- Landau (medical uniforms provided by)
- Le Mobile Remote Recording Studios (mobile recording unit)
- Leonetti Company (production equipment)
- Levi (wardrobe provided by)
- NT Audio Visual (optical sound negative)
- Nike (wardrobe provided by)
- Pacific Title/Mirage (film and digital opticals)
- Panorama Films (production services: Rome)
- Peach Springs, Arizona (thanks)
- Rich King Casting (extras casting)
- Rocky Mountain Motion Pictures (camera equipment provided by)
- SeattleMusic (orchestra contracted by)
- SoundStorm (sound editing)
- Summit Entertainment (foreign sales)
- The Wilshire Stages (mixed and re-recorded at)
- Valentino's Costumes (tuxedos provided by)
- Visual Data Media Services (digital asset servicing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Kansas City waitress, Betty (Renée Zellweger), with dreams of becoming a nurse, becomes delusional after seeing her no-good car salesman husband murdered. Becoming delusional from shock, she becomes convinced that she is the former fiancée of her soap opera idol. What she also believes is that the soap opera is real and goes to Los Angeles, California to find the hospital where he works as a cardiologist. Meanwhile, her husband's murderers are searching for the drugs stolen by her husband and, as luck would have it, they are stored in the trunk of the car in which she drove off. Charlie (Morgan Freeman), an aging hitman planning his retirement after this job, also becomes delusional about the woman he is tracking.
Written by John Sacksteder |
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| Taglines | This fall all hell breaks loose See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $24,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $2,133,268, 07 Dec 2000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Production designer Charles William Breen used "The Wizard of Oz (1939)" as inspiration for the look of this movie. If you look closely, you'll find hidden references that pay homage to the 1939 movie. See more » |
| Goofs | As Charlie and Wesley are walking away from their broken down car, they argue about the picture of Betty that Charlie keeps looking at. Wesley grabs the picture from Charlie's hand and rips it into 3 pieces. Charlie runs back and picks it up and puts the pieces back together. Only now it is only torn in 2 pieces. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Nurse Betty: Deleted Scenes (2001). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Séra, Séra) See more » |
| Crazy Credits | When the end credits are done, the film's title appears See more » |
| Quotes |
Charlie:
Where am I, Purgatory? Wesley: Worse, Texas! See more » |