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Me and Orson Welles
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Me and Orson Welles

2008-09-05 · 114 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · History · Comedy

New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.

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Directors
Richard Linklater
Production companies
CinemaNX, Isle of Man Film, Framestore, Hart-Lunsford Pictures, Detour Filmproduction
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland
Status
Released
Budget
USD 25,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,336,172

Top Cast

Zac EfronZac EfronRichard Samuels
Christian McKayChristian McKayOrson Welles
Claire DanesClaire DanesSonja Jones
Ben ChaplinBen ChaplinGeorge Coulouris
Zoe KazanZoe KazanGretta Alder
Eddie MarsanEddie MarsanJohn Houseman
Kelly ReillyKelly ReillyMuriel Brassler
James TupperJames TupperJoseph Cotten
Leo BillLeo BillNorman Lloyd
Patrick KennedyPatrick KennedyGrover Burgess
Aidan McArdleAidan McArdleMartin Gabel
Al WeaverAl WeaverSam Leve
Thomas ArnoldThomas ArnoldGeorge Duthie
Megan MaczkoMegan MaczkoEvelyn Allen
Jo McInnesJo McInnesJeannie Rosenthal
Iain McKeeIain McKeeVakhtangov
Simon NehanSimon NehanJoe Holland
Travis OliverTravis OliverJohn Hoyt
Simon Lee PhillipsSimon Lee PhillipsWalter Ash
Daniel TuiteDaniel TuiteWilliam Mowry

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