The Extra Man (film)
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| Directed by | Shari Springer Berman Robert Pulcini |
| Produced by | Anthony Bregman Stephanie Davis |
| Written by | Shari Springer Berman Robert Pulcini Jonathan Ames (novel) |
| Starring | Kevin Kline Paul Dano Katie Holmes John C. Reilly |
| Music by | Klaus Badelt |
| Cinematography | Terry Stacey |
| Release date(s) | January 25, 2010 (Sundance) July 30, 2010 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Extra Man is a 2010 comedy film based on a novel by Jonathan Ames. The film is directed and written by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. It stars Kevin Kline, Paul Dano, Katie Holmes and John C. Reilly.
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[edit] Plot
A failed playwright, Henry Harrison, develops an odd mentor relationship with Louis Ives, a troubled, cross-dressing, aspiring writer to whom Henry sublets a room in his New York apartment. Henry teaches Louis the art of being an "extra man," accompanying and entertaining wealthy older women in their fanciful social lives. Along the way, Louis encounters an environmentally conscious co-worker, Mary Powell, and a jealous, eccentric neighbor, Gershon.[1]
[edit] Cast
- Kevin Kline as Henry Harrison
- Paul Dano as Louis Ives
- Katie Holmes as Mary Powell
- John C. Reilly as Gershon Gruen
- Patti D'Arbanville as Katherine Hart
- Alicia Goranson as Sandra
[edit] Production
Filming took place in New York City between the end of February and the beginning of April 2009. The film made its debut in the 2010 Sundance film festival. It was released in theaters July 30, 2010.
[edit] References
- ^ Michael Fleming (2009-01-19). "Kline, Dano, Holmes join 'Extra Man'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117998778.html?categoryid=13&cs=1. Retrieved 2009-04-23.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- The Extra Man at AllRovi
- The Extra Man at Box Office Mojo
- The Extra Man at the Internet Movie Database
- The Extra Man at Metacritic
- The Extra Man at Rotten Tomatoes
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