The Darwin Awards (2006)
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- R
- 1h 34min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 05 Jul 2006 (United Arab Emirates)
- Movie
To investigate bizarre insurance claims that transpired in either accidents, death or both, a former cop and an insurance investigator travel throughout the country to look at the cases up close.
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| David Arquette | ... |
Harvey
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| Ty Burrell | ... |
Emile
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| Josh Charles | ... |
Paramedic
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| Kevin Dunn | ... |
Insurance Exec
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| Nora Dunn | ... |
Mrs. Pearlman
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| Joseph Fiennes | ... |
Michael Burrows
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| Judah Friedlander | ... |
Simon
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| Lukas Haas | ... |
Farley
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| Tom Hollander | ... |
Henry
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| Brad Hunt | ... |
Stan
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| Juliette Lewis | ... |
Joleen
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| Julianna Margulies | ... |
Carla
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| Tim Blake Nelson | ... |
Perp
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| Alessandro Nivola | ... |
Ad Exec
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| Chris Penn | ... |
Tom
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| Max Perlich | ... |
Bob
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| Winona Ryder | ... |
Siri Taylor
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| D.B. Sweeney | ... |
Detective Maguire
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| Robin Tunney | ... |
Zoe
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| Wilmer Valderrama | ... |
Documentary Filmmaker
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Adonal Foyle | ... |
Detective
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| Tom Wright | ... |
Detective
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| Adam Savage | ... |
Adam
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| Jamie Hyneman | ... |
Army Dude
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| Richmond Arquette | ... |
Mr. Pearlman
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| Mickey Breitenstein | ... |
Mr. Harris
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Josh Kornbluth | ... |
Dentist
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| Jerry Harrison | ... |
Guy in Bar #1
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| John Doe | ... |
Guy in Bar #2
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| Lawrence Ferlinghetti | ... |
Self
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| Ross Patterson | ... |
Co Worker #1
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| Russell Steinberg | ... |
Co Worker #2
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Max Common | ... |
Young Burrows
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| Rhett Wellington | ... |
Andy
(as Rhett Ramirez)
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Vincent Brubaker | ... |
School Kid #1
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Elias Stefanek | ... |
School Kid #2
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Zosha Stefanek | ... |
School Kid #3
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Emma C. Taylor | ... |
School Kid #4
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R.J. Owens | ... |
Shower Guy #1
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Bruce Lee Sage | ... |
Shower Guy #2
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| Bob Sáenz | ... |
Shower Guy #3
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Steve Irish | ... |
Large Detective
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Val Diamond | ... |
Waitress
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Jamie Hein | ... |
Cashier
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Mary Saudargas | ... |
Mrs. Sparrow
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| George Maguire | ... |
Car Salesman
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| Stephan Smith Collins | ... |
Viper Owner
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Allie Busch | ... |
Pearlman Kid
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Matthew Busch | ... |
Pearlman Kid
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Rod Arrants | ... |
Pilot
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| Ernie Lively | ... |
RV Salesman
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| Debbie Brubaker | ... |
Woman Driver
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Nancy Clausen | ... |
Simon's Mother
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| Jason Foster | ... |
Metallica Fan
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Lindsay Benner | ... |
Metallica Fan's Girlfriend
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| Lars Ulrich | ... |
Self
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| James Hetfield | ... |
Self
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| Kirk Hammett | ... |
Self
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| Robert Trujillo | ... |
Self
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Michael Horowitz | ... |
Book Reading Couple
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Cynthia Horowitz | ... |
Book Reading Couple
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Mike Sugerman | ... |
TV Reporter
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| Dalila Ali Rajah | ... |
Counter Woman
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Albert Malkin | ... |
Guy in Bookstore
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Jeanette Etheredge | ... |
Waitress
(as Jeannette Etheredge)
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| Karen Kahn | ... |
Ms. Fong
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| Darlene Hunt | ... |
Minion
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Sushma Brady | ... |
Indian Mother
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Anisha Brady | ... |
Indian Daughter
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| Andy Arness | ... |
Patron (uncredited)
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Jeff Bredt | ... |
Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
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| Cabran E. Chamberlain | ... |
Sheriff's Deputy (uncredited)
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| Tony Gapastione | ... |
Flirting Man (uncredited)
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| Jake Gentry | ... |
Sheriff's Deputy (uncredited)
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| Tim Thunderhorse Halpin | ... |
Officer Jorgenson (uncredited)
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| Jim Hechim | ... |
Diner Dude (uncredited)
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| Sergio Kato | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Tim Lajcik | ... |
Firefighter (uncredited)
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| Janean Christine Mariani | ... |
Police Officer #7 (uncredited)
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David Moir | ... |
Hot Dog Guy (uncredited)
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| Al Perez | ... |
Hot Dog Guy (uncredited)
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Cindy Warner | ... |
Businesswoman Laughing (uncredited)
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| Ricky Webster | ... |
Metallica Fan (uncredited)
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| James D. Weston II | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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Susan Zangl | ... |
Woman in Park (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Finn Taylor | ||
Written by
| Finn Taylor | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jason Blum | ... | producer |
| Debbie Brubaker | ... | co-producer |
| Dieter Busch | ... | associate producer |
| Frank Capra III | ... | co-producer |
| Charles Hsiao | ... | executive producer |
| Laurel Ladevich | ... | post producer |
| Andy Mayson | ... | co-executive producer |
| Christos Michaels | ... | associate producer |
| Joseph Middleton | ... | associate producer |
| Laurie Miller | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Naish | ... | co-executive producer |
| Steven Siebert | ... | executive producer |
| Jane Sindell | ... | producer |
| Johnny Wow | ... | producer |
Music by
| David Kitay | ||
Cinematography by
| Hiro Narita | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Rick LeCompte | ||
Editorial Department
| Heather Baker | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Gary Coates | ... | colorist |
| Catherine Roehl | ... | post-production controller |
Casting By
| Nina Henninger | ||
| Joseph Middleton | ||
Production Design by
| Peter Jamison | ||
Art Direction by
| Don Day | ||
Set Decoration by
| Katherine Covell | ||
Costume Design by
| Amy Brownson | ||
Makeup Department
| Karen Bradley | ... | personal makeup artist |
| Gretchen Davis | ... | makeup department head |
| Yvette Rivas | ... | department head hair / personal hair stylist |
| Sara J. Wielandt | ... | first hair assistant |
Production Management
| Angela Mixan | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dieter Busch | ... | second assistant director (as Dieter 'Dietman' Busch) |
| Frank Capra III | ... | first assistant director |
| Sean Vawter | ... | second second assistant director |
| Dick Ziker | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Max Baloian | ... | set dresser / swing |
| Matt Barrie | ... | art intern |
| Richard Baum | ... | property master (as Rich Baum) |
| Richard Blakeley | ... | painter |
| James Burke | ... | greensman |
| Jason Byers | ... | painter |
| Ryan W. Cook | ... | laborer |
| Dino Corti | ... | laborer |
| Jim Edelhauser | ... | construction laborer |
| Amy Gatzert | ... | art department coordinator |
| Michael E. Goldman | ... | set designer |
| Anne Marie Hamill | ... | set dresser |
| Lisa Harper | ... | laborer |
| Guy Harrington | ... | lead set dresser |
| Kirk Henderson | ... | storyboard artist |
| Leighton Hill | ... | laborer |
| Loren Hillman-Morgan | ... | scenic artist foreman |
| Sean House | ... | assistant property master |
| Christopher Kristant | ... | shop foreman |
| Jessica M. Lapin | ... | on-set dresser |
| Linda Lodico | ... | set dresser |
| Patrick Ludden | ... | property master |
| Jill Anne Miller | ... | graphic designer: props |
| Kimberley Anne Miller | ... | construction laborer |
| Russ Milligan | ... | construction coordinator |
| Annie Mueller | ... | assistant property master |
| Katie L. Murphy | ... | art intern (as Katherine L. Murphy) |
| Eric Olson | ... | art intern |
| Mark Van Osborne II | ... | swing gang |
| Piper Rovin | ... | scenic artist |
| Sarah Shores | ... | construction foreman |
| Karen Sorum | ... | lead painter |
| Michael Westerman | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Loren Hillman-Morgan | ... | scenic painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Michael Aarvold | ... | sound recordist |
| Jason Atwell | ... | sound |
| Jacob Balser | ... | engineering services |
| Christopher Barron | ... | digital transfer |
| Christopher Boyes | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer / supervising sound editor |
| Tim Burby | ... | digital editorial services |
| John Countryman | ... | digital transfer |
| Brian Dettor | ... | boom operator: day-play |
| Edwin Dunkley | ... | video services (as Ed Dunkley) |
| Sean England | ... | foley recordist |
| Frank E. Eulner | ... | sound effects editor (as Frank Eulner) / supervising sound editor (as Frank Eulner) |
| Anthony Faust | ... | adr mixer |
| Erik Foreman | ... | sound editor |
| Bob Gitzen | ... | sound mixer |
| Jonathan Greber | ... | digital transfer |
| Howie Hammermann | ... | engineering services |
| Etina Hom | ... | boom operator |
| David Hunter | ... | digital editorial services |
| Kris Kristofferson | ... | sound intern |
| Mike Lane | ... | client services |
| Brian Magerkurth | ... | recordist (as Brian D. Magerkurth) |
| Gordon Ng | ... | client services |
| Juan Peralta | ... | mix technician |
| Eva Porter | ... | client services |
| Brandon Proctor | ... | mix technician |
| Gene Radzik | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Frank Rinella | ... | foley mixer |
| Ronald G. Roumas | ... | recordist |
| Renee Russo | ... | client services |
| Jurgen Scharpf | ... | mix technician |
| Michael Semanick | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Julie Soucek-Munnik | ... | engineering services (as Julie Soucek) |
| Dennie Thorpe | ... | foley artist |
| John Torrijos | ... | video services (as John 'J.T.' Torrijos) |
| Jana Vance | ... | foley artist |
| Marshall Winn | ... | dialogue editor |
| Gwendolyn Yates Whittle | ... | dialogue editor |
| Erik Foreman | ... | foley spotting (uncredited) |
| Gwendolyn Yates Whittle | ... | adr editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Yves De Bono | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Scott Dwyer | ... | special effects technician |
| Ken Gorrell | ... | on-set coordinator |
| Roland Hathaway | ... | snow effects supervisor |
| Jonn Herzberger | ... | special effects technician |
| Sean House | ... | specialty prop constructor |
| Matt Kutcher | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Andrew J. Loprino | ... | special effects technician |
| Arthur G. Schlosser | ... | snow effects technician |
| Jennifer M. Sheppard | ... | special effects project coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Lawrence Chandler | ... | compositor |
| John L. Jack | ... | executive producer: Evil Eye Pictures |
| Douglas R. MacMillan | ... | digital compositor |
| Matt McDonald | ... | visual effects supervisor: Evil Eye Pictures |
| Scott Raymond | ... | intern: elementFX |
| Daniel P. Rosen | ... | visual effects supervisor: Evil Eye Pictures |
| Marjolaine Tremblay | ... | visual effects supervisor: elementFX |
Stunts
| Kevin Bailey | ... | stunts |
| Debbie Brubaker | ... | stunts |
| Thomas M. Ficke | ... | stunts (as Tom Ficke) |
| James M. Halty | ... | stunt rigger (as Jimmy Halty) / stunts (as Jimmy Halty) |
| Kim Robert Koscki | ... | stunts (as Kim Koscki) |
| Kevin Larson | ... | stunts |
| Bob MacDougall | ... | stunt rigger (as Bob McDougall) / stunts (as Bob McDougall) |
| Tim Meredith | ... | stunts |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunt rigger / stunts |
| Cain Smead | ... | stunts |
| Dick Ziker | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
| Thomas M. Ficke | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Kevin Larson | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Tim Meredith | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
| Cain Smead | ... | utility stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John H.L. Baker | ... | crane technician |
| Robert Barcelona | ... | hot head technician |
| Eric Blum | ... | gaffer |
| Kris Butler | ... | assistant camera |
| Jeph Folkins | ... | camera loader |
| Donovan Gates | ... | grip |
| Emily L.G. Goodwin | ... | camera intern |
| Anne Lee | ... | second assistant camera |
| Paul Marbury | ... | assistant camera |
| Gerardo Merino | ... | grip |
| David Moir | ... | still photographer |
| Orlando Orona | ... | technocrane technician |
| Georgia Tornai Packard | ... | camera operator (as Georgia Packard) / director of photography: second unit (as Georgia Packard) |
| John M. Perry | ... | grip |
| Sean Prichard | ... | best boy grip |
| Robert Ruiz | ... | first assistant camera / first assistant camera: second unit |
| Sophie Shellenberger | ... | electrician |
| Alan Steinheimer | ... | gaffer |
| Todd Stoneman | ... | key grip |
| Paciano Triunfo | ... | dolly grip |
| Marc Wall | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Nina Henninger | ... | location casting |
| Sarah Kliban | ... | background casting / location casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Denny Colliver | ... | costume supervisor |
| Deirdre Scully | ... | costumer |
| Chan Thai | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Cathryn Blum | ... | location manager |
| W. Harry Fortuna | ... | location production assistant |
| Kristian Hansen | ... | key assistant location manager |
| Saisie M. Jang | ... | key assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Michael Aarvold | ... | score recordist |
| Christine Bergren | ... | music legal and clearance |
| Robin Lee | ... | music editor |
| William Levine | ... | orchestrator |
| Charles Raggio | ... | music supervisor |
| George Shaw | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Andrea von Foerster | ... | music coordinator |
| Dan Wallin | ... | music scoring mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Andrea Devaux | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| John Bromstead | ... | driver |
| Bundy Chanock | ... | transportation |
| Tony Dingman | ... | driver |
| Clark Dolan | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Glenn Mack | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Deirdre Ashby | ... | stand-in |
| Heather Baker | ... | assistant: Ms Sindell & Mr Wow |
| Brad Beedle | ... | set medic |
| Jerome Butler | ... | dialect coach: Mr. Fiennes - uncredited |
| Tom Byrne | ... | production assistant |
| Tristan Cebulski | ... | intern |
| James Chandler | ... | craft service |
| Michael Cole | ... | production assistant |
| Atticus Culver-Rease | ... | office production assistant |
| Jamison Empey | ... | post production accountant |
| Pamela Wei Endrina | ... | clearance/product placement coordinator |
| Andrew Epstein | ... | assistant: Mr. Blum |
| Megan Fenton | ... | intern |
| Nora L. Ferris | ... | insurance broker |
| Ulises Franco | ... | intern (as Randy Franco) |
| Marcy Guiragossian | ... | photo double: Winona Ryder / set production assistant |
| Jeffrey E. Kramer | ... | key set production assistant (as Jeff Kramer) |
| Matthew Labate | ... | production coordinator |
| Dionne Lotivio | ... | intern |
| Jim Maguire | ... | key set production assistant |
| Lisette Perelle | ... | assistant: Mr. Taylor |
| Irwin M. Rappaport | ... | production attorney |
| Amy Sauro | ... | assistant: Mr. Fiennes |
| John Patrick Shulak | ... | stand-in |
| Carlo Silvio | ... | epk director |
| Kelly Sollars | ... | intern |
| Eddy Strickler | ... | craft service |
| Susan Stuart | ... | assistant product placement |
| Amy Louise Tripodi | ... | assistant: Ms. Ryder (as Amy Tripodi) |
| Brad Ungar | ... | intern |
| Darryl Vance | ... | title designer |
| Claire Varney | ... | unit publicist |
| Ami Zins | ... | film commissioner |
| Michael Greggans | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Brian Sampson | ... | body double: Wilmer (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Cliff Bernstien | ... | special thanks |
| Vincent Brubaker | ... | special thanks |
| Paul Cardillo | ... | special thanks |
| Mark Fishkin | ... | special thanks |
| George Hickenlooper | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Horowitz | ... | special thanks |
| Pamela Lillig | ... | special thanks |
| Debra McCulloch | ... | special thanks |
| Sean Penn | ... | special thanks |
| Jenny Scheinman | ... | special thanks |
| Dale Sophiea | ... | special thanks |
| Helen Wang | ... | special thanks |
| Ray Arthur Wang | ... | special thanks |
| Mark Weinstein | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Icon Entertainment International (2006) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Bauer Martinez Studios (2006) (United States) (theatrical)
- Benelux Film Distribution (2006) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Concorde Filmverleih (2006) (Germany)
- Concorde Filmverleih (2006) (Austria)
- Odeon (2006) (Greece) (DVD)
- Prorom Media-Trade (2006) (Romania)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2007) (United States) (theatrical)
- Nordisk Film (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- Long Shong Entertainment Multimedia Company (2007) (Taiwan) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Toho Studios (2008) (Japan) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Spectrum Effects (special effects)
- Element FX (visual effects)
- Axyz (visual effects)
- Evil Eye Pictures (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Elizabeth Bardsley & Associates (research)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Mayflower Studios (adr recording studio)
- Skywalker Sound (post-production sound services)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The segment with the rocket powered car features MythBusters (2003) host Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage as the surplus salesman. The first episode of 'MythBusters' dealt with that particular urban legend. See more » |
| Goofs | It is supposed to be winter in Minnesota but the vegetation is green and there are leaves on the trees. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Cops (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | No Leaf Clover See more » |
| Crazy Credits | After the credits, there's a quick scene showing the cell phone Burrows tied to a mylar balloon being found in India by a girl and her mother. Zoe the receptionist can be heard on the other end calling, "Michael? Michael?" See more » |
| Quotes |
Siri Taylor:
For an ex-cop, you're kind of a pussy, aren't ya? See more » |