Synecdoche, New York
Movie
2008
R
2 HOURS 4 MINS
Comedy drama
When life is looking bleak, an ailing theater director gathers a cast of actors and tells them to live their lives within the constructs of a mock-up of the city.
Cast & Crew
Philip Seymour Hoffman Caden Cotard
Samantha Morton Hazal
Michelle Williams Claire Keen
Catherine Keener Adele Lack
Emily Watson Tammy
Dianne Wiest Ellen Bascomb / Millicent Weems
Jennifer Jason Leigh Maria
Hope Davis Madeleine Gravis
Tom Noonan Sammy Barnathan
Sadie Goldstein Olive (age 4)
Robin Weigert Olive (adult)
Charlie Kaufman Director
Charlie Kaufman Writer
Anthony Bregman Producer
Spike Jonze Producer
Charlie Kaufman Producer
Sidney Kimmel Producer
Ray Angelic Executive Producer
William Horberg Executive Producer
Bruce Toll Executive Producer
Frederick Elmes Cinematography
Robert Frazen Film Editing
Jon Brion Original Music
Jeanne McCarthy Casting
Mark Friedberg Production Design
Adam Stockhausen Art Director
Lydia Marks Set Decoration
Melissa Toth Costume Design
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