Whatever It Takes (2000)
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- PG-13
- 1h 34min
- Comedy, Drama
- 24 Mar 2000 (USA)
- Movie
A modern-day remake of the Cyrano DeBergerac tale.
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Awards:
- 3 nominations.
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| Jodi Lyn O'Keefe | ... |
Ashley
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| Shane West | ... |
Ryan
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| Marla Sokoloff | ... |
Maggie
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| Manu Intiraymi | ... |
Dunleavy
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| Aaron Paul | ... |
Floyd
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| Julia Sweeney | ... |
Kate Woodman
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| James Franco | ... |
Chris
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| Kip Pardue | ... |
Harris
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| Scott Vickaryous | ... |
Stu
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| Colin Hanks | ... |
Cosmo
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| Richard Schiff | ... |
P.E. Teacher
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| Kevin Ruf | ... |
Security Guard
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Erin Champaign | ... |
Shower Girl
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Rachel Zerko | ... |
Shower Girl
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| Eric Kushnick | ... |
Stoner
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| Christine Lakin | ... |
Sloane
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Nicole Tarantini | ... |
Marnie
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| Shyla Lefner | ... |
Shyla
(as Shyla Marlin)
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| Vanessa Evigan | ... |
Vanessa
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Julie Garibaldi | ... |
Stuck Up Girl
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Chantal Abbey | ... |
Swim Coach
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| Joe Gieb | ... |
Octopus Ride Operator
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| Ty Granderson Jones | ... |
Toothless Carnie
(as a different name)
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| Mason Lucero | ... |
Sweet Kid
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| Stan Sellers | ... |
Teacher
(as Stan Sellars)
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Jeff Sanders | ... |
Large Football Player
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Marge Anderson | ... |
Old Woman
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Sam Menning | ... |
Old Man
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| Nick Cannon | ... |
Chess Club Kid
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Hubert Hodgin | ... |
Waiter
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Rachel Kaber | ... |
Miranda
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Caroline Kindred | ... |
Little Girl
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| Romy Rosemont | ... |
Cosmo's Date
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Mami Nakamura | ... |
Noriko
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| Jay Harrington | ... |
Cop
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| David Koechner | ... |
Virgil Doolittle
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| Andrew Aguilar | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Mark Cirillo | ... |
Prom Date Ken (uncredited)
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| Guy Cohen | ... |
Duct-Taped Guy (uncredited)
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| Teresa Couch | ... |
Student / Prom Guest (uncredited)
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Cameron Glenar | ... |
Ryan's Friend (uncredited)
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Scott Haney | ... |
Football player (uncredited)
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Spencer Kayden | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Angella Kaye | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Frederick Lawrence | ... |
Carnie (uncredited)
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| Raina Lewis | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Jay London | ... |
Carnival Worker (uncredited)
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| Jerome Elston Scott | ... |
Heath (uncredited)
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| Adam Vernier | ... |
Prom Cop (uncredited)
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Directed by
| David Raynr | ||
Written by
| Mark Schwahn | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Matt Berenson | ... | co-producer |
| William H. Brown | ... | executive producer (as Bill Brown) |
| Vicki Dee Rock | ... | executive producer |
| Paul Schiff | ... | producer |
| Mark Schwahn | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Edward Shearmur | ||
Cinematography by
| Tim Suhrstedt | ||
Editing by
| Ronald Roose | ||
Editorial Department
| Sandra Montiel | ... | first assistant editor |
| Dan Muscarella | ... | color timer |
| Ryan Quigley | ... | assistant editor |
| Nina Saxon | ... | titles designer |
| Stefanie Wiseman | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Randi Hiller | ||
Production Design by
| Edward T. McAvoy | ||
Art Direction by
| Alan E. Muraoka | ||
Set Decoration by
| Debra Echard | ||
Costume Design by
| Leesa Evans | ||
Makeup Department
| Dugg Kirkpatrick | ... | key hair stylist |
| Beth Klein | ... | makeup artist |
| Robin LaVigne | ... | makeup artist |
| Tracey Levy | ... | key makeup artist |
| Stephanie L. Massie | ... | makeup artist |
| Kate Shorter | ... | makeup artist |
| Judith Tiedemann | ... | hair stylist |
| Gigi Williams | ... | makeup artist |
| Clinton Wayne | ... | prosthetic makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Leeann Stonebreaker | ... | production supervisor |
| Edward Teets | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Christina Fong | ... | second assistant director |
| Rip Murray | ... | first assistant director |
| Paul Byrne Prenderville | ... | second second assistant director (as Paul Prenderville) |
| Nicholas Wolfert | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
Art Department
| Chuck Askerneese | ... | assistant props |
| P. Scott Bailey | ... | lead man |
| Mychael Bates | ... | property master |
| Kathy Berry | ... | storyboard artist |
| Sam Brinson | ... | general foreman (as Samuel H. Brinson) |
| Molly Click | ... | art department associate |
| Chris Crosby | ... | comic book designer (as Christopher Charles Crosby) |
| Brian Erzen | ... | set dresser |
| Joseph C. Fama | ... | construction coordinator (as Joe Fama) |
| Will Grant | ... | set dresser / swing gang |
| Eric A. Hulett | ... | leadman |
| Martin Milligan | ... | dresser (as Martin Mulligan) |
| Mark Poll | ... | set designer |
| Doug Sieck | ... | set dresser |
| Bert Smith | ... | assistant props |
Sound Department
| Bobbi Banks | ... | adr supervisor |
| Brian Basham | ... | adr recordist |
| Ron Bedrosian | ... | adr mixer |
| Bryan Bowen | ... | sound effects editor |
| John Cannon | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Steve Cantamessa | ... | sound mixer |
| Patrick J. Foley | ... | dialogue editor (as Pat Foley) |
| Nerses Gezalyan | ... | foley mixer |
| Hector C. Gika | ... | sound effects editor |
| Greg Hedgepath | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Constance A. Kazmer | ... | adr editor (as Connie Kazmer) |
| Randy Kelley | ... | sound effects editor (as Randy Kelly) |
| Chris La Rue | ... | playback operator |
| Scott La Rue | ... | cable person |
| James Moriana | ... | foley artist |
| Philip D. Morrill | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Scott Sanders | ... | sound effects editor |
| Brad Sherman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Melissa Sherwood Hofmann | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Stanke | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Peter Staubli | ... | foley editor (as Peter Staubi) |
| Lauren Stephens | ... | dialogue editor |
| Gary Thomas | ... | boom operator |
| Drew Webster | ... | sound recordist |
| Gayle Wesley | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Jeffrey Wilhoit | ... | foley artist |
| Greg Zimmerman | ... | foley recordist |
Special Effects by
| David Blitstein | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Mark Lilienthal | ... | special effects |
| John Robotham | ... | special effects coordinator: pool sequences |
| Gary Schaedler | ... | special effects foreman |
Stunts
| Dawn Alexandra | ... | stunts |
| Brian Avery | ... | stunts |
| Ted Barba | ... | stunts |
| Craig Baxley Jr. | ... | stunts |
| Sandy Berumen | ... | stunts |
| Greg Boniface | ... | stunt double: P.E. teacher |
| Joey Box | ... | stunt double: Ryan / stunts |
| Tate Bradford | ... | stunts |
| Jennifer Caputo | ... | stunts |
| Lisa Cash | ... | stunts |
| Jacob Chambers | ... | stunts |
| Angela Devita | ... | stunt double: Ashley |
| Jayson Dumenigo | ... | stunts |
| Kofi Elam | ... | stunts |
| Michael Endoso | ... | football stunts |
| Jeannie Epper | ... | stunts |
| Courtney Farnsworth | ... | stunts |
| Jeremy Fitzgerald | ... | stunts |
| Gary Guercio | ... | stunts |
| Tabby Hanson | ... | stunts |
| Jimmy Hart | ... | stunts (as Jim Hart) |
| Stacey Howell-Brown | ... | stunts (as Stacey Howell) |
| Zach Hudson | ... | stunt double: Shane West |
| Wendy E. Matousek | ... | stunts |
| Dustin Meier | ... | stunts |
| Brandon Molale | ... | utility stunts |
| Kathryn Moore | ... | stunt performer (as Kathryn Elizabeth Moore) |
| Robert Powell | ... | stunts |
| Dana Reed | ... | stunts |
| John Robotham | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Peter Rocca | ... | stunt double: James Franco |
| Ben Scott | ... | stunts |
| Tim Sitarz | ... | stunts |
| Lee Smith | ... | stunts |
| Monica Staggs | ... | stunts |
| Justin Sundquist | ... | stunts |
| Clark Tucker | ... | stunts |
| Mark Aaron Wagner | ... | stunts |
| Eileen Weisinger | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Aredas | ... | second assistant camera |
| Pete Asidilla | ... | grip |
| George Ball | ... | gaffer |
| Philippe Carr-Forster | ... | camera operator (as Phil Carr-Forster) |
| Frank Del Boccio | ... | steadicam: first assistant camera |
| Paul V. Ferrazzi | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Paul Goodstein | ... | best boy grip |
| John Hatchitt | ... | key grip |
| Peter Jensen | ... | steadicam operator |
| Frank Masi | ... | still photographer |
| James M. McClure | ... | electrician |
| Robert Morey | ... | steadicam: first assistant camera |
| Paul Murphey | ... | video assist operator |
| Chris J. Rossi | ... | dolly grip |
| Steve Venetis | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Naomi Villanueva-Brunner | ... | loader (as Naomi Villanueva) |
| Mark Vollmer | ... | grip |
| Robert White | ... | best boy electric |
Casting Department
| Judy Cook | ... | extras casting |
| Courtney Gross | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Elena Balshem | ... | assistant to costume designer / costumer |
| Kimberly Guenther Durkin | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Kimberly Guenther-Durkin) |
| Cathie Filian | ... | set costumer (as Catherine Bush) |
| Amy Jo Hoppenfeld | ... | set costumer |
| Molly Mitchell | ... | set costumer (as Molly C. Mitchell) |
| Elaine Perlmann | ... | costumer (as Elaine Davis) |
| Marie Schley | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Michael J. Burmeister | ... | location manager |
| Dave Evans | ... | assistant location manager |
| Russ Fega | ... | assistant location manager |
| Kim Jordan | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Jonathan Karp | ... | music editor |
| Daryl B. Kell | ... | music editor |
| Doug Lacy | ... | accordion: consultant |
| Bobby Owzinski | ... | music mixer |
| Amanda Scheer-Demme | ... | music supervisor |
| Lisa Jaime | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| Erik Steigen | ... | music clearance (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kim Berner | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Steve Brodsky | ... | transportation captain |
| Gary Edelman | ... | driver: camera truck |
| Craig Fehrman | ... | transportation coordinator |
| J. Armin Garza II | ... | driver: camera car |
Additional Crew
| Cain Angelle | ... | production assistant |
| Samuel F. Arroyo | ... | craft service |
| Melody Beam | ... | set production assistant |
| Jeff Bilger | ... | production assistant |
| Anita Boudreaux | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Elizabeth Chambers | ... | office production assistant |
| Richard Cody | ... | key craft services |
| Joan Devilla | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Missy Eustermann | ... | first assistant accountant / post-production accountant |
| Rhoda Fine | ... | studio teacher |
| Neisha Folkes-LeMelle | ... | choreographer (as Neisha Folkes) |
| Dulcy Freeman | ... | assistant: to Mr. Brown and Ms Dee Rock |
| Gloria M. Fujita | ... | set medic |
| Carrie Gerlach | ... | unit publicist |
| Jason Hawkins | ... | assistant: to Mr. Schiff |
| Michael E. Jacobson | ... | production assistant |
| Charleen Manca | ... | production secretary |
| Stacy McDonald | ... | assistant: Mr. Raynr |
| Stacy McDonald | ... | Assistant: Mr. Raynr |
| Cheryl Miller | ... | production coordinator |
| Jennifer Neiman | ... | production accountant |
| Alissa Shields | ... | set production assistant |
| Nicolas Stern | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Martin Trejo | ... | office production assistant |
| Kenny Vasquez | ... | set production assistant |
| Gerald A. Vitatoe Jr. | ... | office production assistant |
| Christian Walsh | ... | office production assistant |
| David Wiebe | ... | office production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Sony Pictures Releasing (World-wide)
- Columbia Pictures (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (2000) (France) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de España (2000) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- ARD TV (2004) (Germany) (tv)
- ARD (2004) (Germany) (tv)
- ATV (2006) (Austria) (tv)
- Amazon Instant Video (2010) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD) (2004) (Germany) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Films de Argentina (2000) (Argentina)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2000) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2000) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2000) (United States) (DVD) (special edition)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- Das Erste (2004) (Germany) (tv)
- Egmont Entertainment (2000) (Finland) (VHS)
- Google Play (2010) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- HBO Pacific Partners of Netherlands Antilles (2009) (India) (tv) (Mumbai)
- LK-TEL (2000) (Argentina) (DVD)
- LK-TEL (2000) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Pro 7 (2002) (Germany) (tv)
- ProSieben (2002) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL5)
- RTL Zwei (2009) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL2 (2009) (Germany) (tv)
- SET India (2008) (India) (tv) (Chennai) (Hindi subtitles)
- VOX (2002) (Germany) (tv)
- Youtube Filme & TV (2024) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- iTunes (2010) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anderson's Prom & Party (special thanks)
- Apple (special thanks)
- Background Players (extras casting)
- Bestever (special thanks)
- Beverly Hills High School (special thanks)
- CMG Worldwide (licensed by: TM Bogart, Inc. and TM Family of Ingrid Bergman)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Front Page Recorders (music recorded at)
- Great Northern Brokerage Services (production insurance)
- Hollywood Records (soundtrack)
- Kraft Foods Inc. (trademark of: Jell-O brand gelatin)
- Pacific Title (opticals and titles)
- Soundelux Vine Street Studios (sound services by)
- Telemundo Network (courtesy of: "Angeles")
- The Chase Manhattan Bank (production financing)
- The Conformist (negative cutting)
- Tomkats Catering (catering)
- Turner Entertainment (courtesy of: "Casablanca")
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
- Warner Bros. (courtesy of: "Casablanca")
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ryan (Shane West) is a bit of a geek with eyes for the school sex bomb, Ashley (Jodi Lyn O'Keefe), which induces cringing in his neighbor and best friend, Maggie (Marla Sokoloff), a cute intellectual girl. But popular jock Chris (James Franco) has his eye on Maggie, and he offers to help Ryan win Ashley if Ryan will help Chris with Maggie. So begins a two-headed variation on Cyrano de Bergerac; Ryan composes soulful e-mails for Chris, and Chris advises Ryan to treat Ashley like dirt, which seems to be the only way to get her attention. At first, neither finds it easy to change their ways; Chris comes on too strong, and Ryan is too nervous to be a jerk. But as they start to succeed, Ryan begins to see Maggie in a new light and wonders if he's pursuing the right girl. He realizes Ashley is not meant for him, and tries to convince Maggie about Chris's affection for her. Maggie is reluctant to take him "back" at first, but then realizes Ryan has a change of heart. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | How low will they go to get the girls of their dreams? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $32,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,104,298, 24 Mar 2000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Feature film debut of Aaron Paul, who portrays Floyd. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Whatever It Takes: Making-of Featurette (2000). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Go! See more » |
| Quotes |
Ryan:
I like that you look nervous sometimes for no reason. And when you do, you bite your lip. I like that you probably... rifled through your closet tonight... and settled with what you started out with. I like your smile. See more » |