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Plot

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

Cast

as Rick O'Lette * Aaron Stanford as Duke * Agnes Bruckner as Eve O'Lette * Dylan Baker as Buck *

as Michelle * Emmanuelle Chriqui as Duke's Long-Suffering Wife * Marianne Hagan as Laura * Jamie Harris as Mick * Haviland Morris as Jane * Paz de la Huerta as Vicki * Dennis Parlato as BusinessTalk Anchor * Daniel Handler ('' cameo'') as Perky waiter

Reception

Critical response

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

References

External links

* * 2003 films Films with screenplays by Daniel Handler 2003 comedy-drama films Films based on works by Victor Hugo Films based on operas by Giuseppe Verdi 2000s English-language films 2003 directorial debut films Films set in New York City Films set in Manhattan American comedy-drama films English-language comedy-drama films {{comedy-drama-film-stub