The Deal
– Charlie Berns (William H. Macy) is a veteran Hollywood movie producer who has given up on his career..
Charlie Berns (William H. Macy) is a veteran Hollywood movie producer who has given up on his career and life. That is until his idealistic screenwriter nephew (Jason Ritter) comes bearing the script of a lifetime and Charlie decides to give his career one final shot. The only thing standing in his way is Diedre Hearn (Meg Ryan), a sharp-witted studio executive brought in to keep Charlie in line.
20 Nov 2008
English, Hebrew, Czech
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Steven Schachter
William H. Macy (screenplay), Steven Schachter (screenplay), Peter Lefcourt (novel)
William H. Macy, Meg Ryan, LL Cool J, Elliott Gould
A down-and-out film producer agrees to make his nephew's film about 19th century English statesman Benjamin Disraeli, but can only get financing if he casts a well-known action star. Production is halted however, when the lead actor is kidnapped, so the producer hatches a scheme with a struggling creative executive to save the star and the movie.
Peace Arch Films