The Deal (2008 film)
- William H. Macy: Charlie Berns
- Meg Ryan: Deidre Hearn
- LL Cool J: Bobby Mason
- Elliott Gould: Rabbi Seth Gutterman
- Jason Ritter: Lionel Travitz
- David Hunt: Grier Clark
The Deal - One hand washes the other ( The Deal ) is an American- Canadian comedy film from 2008 directed by Steven Schachter, who wrote the screenplay with William H. Macy based on a novel by Peter Lefcourt. .
Action
The film producer Charlie Berns thinks of suicide. He promises his nephew to film the written by this writer of a biography of Benjamin Disraeli. Berns signs a contract with the studio over $ 100 million production cost, without having read the script.
It is announced that a known action star, an African American, is to take over the leading role. Without participation of the same as the engine could Berns not finance the production. Berns is working with Deidre Hearn, who sees through him, yet the project gives opportunities. The main character is kidnapped, what Berns and Hearn Search the actor.
Reviews
The organizers of the Sundance Film Festival, certified the "little screwball satire" a charm that resulted from the chemistry between Meg Ryan and William H. Macy. The director thematizing numerous stereotypes in Hollywood.
Background
The film was shot in South Africa. The world premiere took place at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2008.