United States / Feb 06, 2005 / R / Santa Barbara Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Sex sells in America and these guys know it. The Amateurs follows a small town band of loveable losers who hit upon an idea that can make their dreams and fantasies come true. Thinking they've found the road to riches and fame they decide to make the world's most innocent adult film. Everyman's fantasy turns into a hilarious misadventure when they find they're in way over their heads.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Hawkes | Moe |
| Glenne Headly | Helen |
| Jeanne Tripplehorn | Thelma |
| Steven Weber | Howard |
| Judy Greer | Ellie |
| Eileen Brennan | Mrs. Cherkiss |
| Brad Garrett | Wally |
| Isaiah Washington | Homer |
| Alex D. Linz | Billy |
| Richard Wolfe | Boy at Concession Stand |
| Tom Bower | Floyd |
| Dawn Didawick | Clara |
| Jayne Taini | Mrs. Morrelli |
| Melinda Dahl | Charlene Pike |
| Valerie Perrine | V |
| Fiona Hunter | Veronica |
| Mike Binder | Andy's Boss |
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| Troy Brenna | Ernest G. Pike |
| Elden Henson | Salesman |
| Aldo Bigante | Jack |
| Eliot Cates | Reverend |
| Gloria LeRoy | Mrs. Mendelson |
| Brad William Henke | Ron |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Amateurs |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Germany, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Raygun Productions, First Look International, Qwerty Films, N1 European Film Produktions |
| Release date | 22 aprile 2006 |
| Production | Aaron Ryder, Mark Woolley |
| Writer | Michael Traeger |
| Casting | Nancy Nayor |
| Editing | Raúl Dávalos |
| Cinematography | Denis Maloney |
| Assistant directors | Michael Traeger, Karen Golden |
| Camera operators | Denis Maloney |
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| Additional photography | Denis Maloney |
| Production design | Bob Ziembicki, Brandee Dell'Aringa, Bob Kensinger |
| Art direction | Brandee Dell'Aringa, Bob Ziembicki, Bob Kensinger |
| Set decoration | Bob Kensinger, Bob Ziembicki, Brandee Dell'Aringa |
| Music | Nic. tenBroek |
| Sound | Nic. tenBroek |
| Costume design | Ernesto Martinez, Linda Arnold, David Larson, Thomas Nellen, Martina Kohl |
| Makeup | Martina Kohl, Ernesto Martinez, Linda Arnold, David Larson, Thomas Nellen |
| Hairstyling | Ernesto Martinez, Linda Arnold, David Larson, Thomas Nellen, Martina Kohl |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
United States / Apr 22, 2006 / R / Newport Beach International Film Festival
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Apr 28, 2006 / 15
Slovenia / Oct 05, 2006
Taiwan / Feb 16, 2007
Physical media
Australia / Oct 25, 2006 / MA 15+ / DVD premiere
Germany / Nov 29, 2007 / 12 / DVD premiere
Austria / Dec 27, 2007 / 12 / DVD premiere
United States / Feb 12, 2008 / DVD premiere
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