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Hollywood Ending
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Hollywood Ending

2002-05-03 · 112 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
Woody Allen
Production companies
Gravier Productions, Capitol Films
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 16,000,000
Revenue
USD 14,569,236

Top Cast

Woody AllenWoody AllenVal
George HamiltonGeorge HamiltonEd
Téa LeoniTéa LeoniEllie
Debra MessingDebra MessingLori
Mark RydellMark RydellAl
Treat WilliamsTreat WilliamsHal
Jodie MarkellJodie MarkellAndrea Ford
Isaac MizrahiIsaac MizrahiElio Sebastian
Marian SeldesMarian SeldesAlexandra
Aaron StanfordAaron StanfordActor
Tiffani ThiessenTiffani ThiessenSharon Bates
Mark WebberMark WebberTony Waxman
Bob DorianBob DorianGalaxie Executive
Ivan MartinIvan MartinGalaxie Executive
Gregg EdelmanGregg EdelmanGalaxie Executive
Neal HuffNeal HuffCommercial A.D.
Douglas McGrathDouglas McGrathBarbeque Guest
Stephanie Roth HaberleStephanie Roth HaberleBarbeque Guest
Bill GerberBill GerberBarbeque Guest
Roxanne PerryBarbeque Guest

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