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Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.
$16000000
$14569236
112 min
2002-05-03
Released
English
516
6.484
Val
Ed
Ellie
Lori
Al
Hal
Andrea Ford
Elio Sebastian
Alexandra
Actor
Sharon Bates
Tony Waxman
Galaxie Executive
Galaxie Executive
Galaxie Executive
Commercial A.D.
Barbeque Guest
Barbeque Guest
Barbeque Guest
Barbeque Guest
Carlyle Pianist
Assistant Director
Psychiatrist
Pappas
Carlyle Patron
Cameraman
Translator
Audition Reader
Audition Reader
Balthazar Hostess
Balthazar Couple
Balthazar Couple
Seder Guest
Seder Guest
Seder Guest
Seder Guest
Seder Guest
Seder Guest
Eye Doctor
MRI Doctor
Movie Extra
Prop Man
Actress
Grip
Script Supervisor
Projectionist
Banquet Emcee
Galaxie Executive
Woman in the Carlyle Bar (uncredited)
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