Rick(film)

Rick
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Curtiss Clayton
Written by	Daniel Handler
Based on	Rigoletto byGiuseppe Verdi
Produced by	Ruth Charny Jim Czarnecki Sofia Sondervan
Starring	Bill Pullman Aaron Stanford Agnes Bruckner Dylan Baker Sandra Oh
Cinematography	Lisa Rinzler
Edited by	Curtiss Clayton
Music by	Ted Reichman
Production companies	ContentFilm The 7th Floor
Distributed by	Vitagraph Films
Release dates	September 6, 2003(2003-09-06)(TIFF) September 15, 2004(2004-09-15)(United States)
Running time	93 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$11,991

Rickis a 2003 Americancomedy drama filmdirected and edited by Curtiss Clayton (in his feature directorial debut) and written byDaniel Handler,based on the 1851 operaRigolettobyGiuseppe Verdi,itself based on the 1832 playLe roi s'amusebyVictor Hugo.The film starsBill Pullman,Aaron Stanford,Agnes Bruckner,Dylan Baker,andSandra Oh.

Plot

The film chronicles the tragic fall of Rick O'Lette, a middle-aged corporate climber who has lost sight of his humanity.

Cast

• Bill Pullmanas Rick O'Lette
• Aaron Stanfordas Duke
• Agnes Bruckneras Eve O'Lette
• Dylan Bakeras Buck
• Sandra Ohas Michelle
• Emmanuelle Chriquias Duke's Long-Suffering Wife
• Marianne Haganas Laura
• Jamie Harrisas Mick
• Haviland Morrisas Jane
• Paz de la Huertaas Vicki
• Dennis Parlatoas BusinessTalk Anchor
• Daniel Handler(cameo) as Perky waiter

Reception

Critical response

Thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoesreported an approval rating of 46%, with an average rating of 6/10, based on 24 reviews.

External links

• RickatIMDb
• RickatRotten Tomatoes