Movie "Me and Orson Welles" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Me and Orson Welles"

In November 1937, high school student and aspiring thespian Richard Samuels takes a day trip into New York City. There, he meets and begins a casual friendship with Gretta Adler, their friendship based on a shared love and goal of a profession in the creative arts. But also on this trip, Richard stumbles across the Mercury Theatre and meets 'Orson Welles' (qv), who, based on an impromptu audition, offers Richard an acting job as Lucius in his modern retelling of Julius Caesar, which includes such stalwart Mercury Theatre players as 'Joseph Cotten (I)' (qv) and 'George Coulouris' (qv). Despite others with official roles as producer 'John Houseman (I)' (qv), this production belongs to Welles, the unofficial/official dictator. In other words, whatever Welles wants, the cast and crew better deliver. These requests include everything, even those of a sexual nature. Welles does not believe in conventions and will do whatever he wants, which includes not having a fixed opening date, although the unofficial opening date is in one week's time. In turn, Welles realizes that his name will either be strengthened or ruined in the theater community by this production. Richard is taken under the wing by the production's Jane-of-All-Trades, Sonja Jones. Known as the Ice Queen by the male cast, Sonja deflects much of the unwanted sexual attention by jokingly implying that she and Richard are having a fling, which Richard wants nothing more than to be the truth. As the end of the week and opening night approaches, Richard, having seen Welles' behavior, has to decide if acting in this production is worth it at any cost.

Starring actors in "Me and Orson Welles" movie:

Zac Efron as a character Richard Samuels Zac Efron also starred in the next movies: "Hairspray" in a role of Link Larkin; "High School Musical 2" in a role of Troy Bolton; "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" in a role of Troy Bolton; "17 Again" in a role of Mike O' Donnell at 17;

Claire Danes as a character Sonja Jones Claire Danes also starred in the next movies: "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" in a role of Kate Brewster; "It's All About Love" in a role of Elena; "Shopgirl" in a role of Mirabelle; "The Family Stone" in a role of Julie Morton; "Romeo + Juliet" in a role of Juliet; "Igby Goes Down" in a role of Sookie Sapperstein; "Evening" in a role of Young Ann; "Stardust" in a role of Yvaine; "The Flock" in a role of Allison Laurie; "Misérables, Les" in a role of Cosette; "U Turn" in a role of Jenny;

Christian McKay as a character Orson Welles Christian McKay starred only in the movie "Me and Orson Welles"

Ben Chaplin as a character George Coulouris Ben Chaplin also starred in the next movies: "Birthday Girl" in a role of John; "Murder by Numbers" in a role of Sam Kennedy; "The Thin Red Line" in a role of Private Jack Bell; "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" in a role of Lewis Mowbray; "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" in a role of Brian; "Chromophobia" in a role of Trent; "The Remains of the Day" in a role of Charlie, Head Footman; "Dorian Gray" in a role of Basil Hallward;

Zoe Kazan as a character Gretta Adler Zoe Kazan also starred in the next movies: "Fracture" in a role of Mona; "I Hate Valentine's Day" in a role of Tammy Greenwood; "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" in a role of Grace Lee;

Eddie Marsan as a character John Houseman Eddie Marsan also starred in the next movies: "21 Grams" in a role of Reverend John; "Gangs of New York" in a role of Killoran; "V for Vendetta" in a role of Etheridge; "Miami Vice" in a role of Nicholas; "The Lost Empire" in a role of Pigsy; "Gangster No. 1" in a role of Eddie Miller; "Grow Your Own"; "The Illusionist" in a role of Josef Fischer; "I Want Candy" in a role of Doug; "Happy-Go-Lucky" in a role of Scott; "Hancock" in a role of Kenneth 'Red' Parker Jr.; "Sherlock Holmes" in a role of Inspector Lestrade; "God on Trial" in a role of Lieble; "Heartless" in a role of Weapons Man;

Kelly Reilly as a character Muriel Brassler Kelly Reilly also starred in the next movies: "Pride & Prejudice" in a role of Caroline Bingley; "Mrs Henderson Presents" in a role of Maureen; "Last Orders" in a role of Young Amy; "Puffball" in a role of Liffey; "Eden Lake" in a role of Jenny; "Triage" in a role of Diane;

James Tupper as a character Joseph Cotten James Tupper also starred in the next movies: "Toxic Skies" in a role of Jack; "The Gambler, the Girl and the Gunslinger" in a role of B.J. Stoker;

Leo Bill as a character Norman Lloyd Leo Bill also starred in the next movies: "LD 50 Lethal Dose" in a role of Danny; "Becoming Jane" in a role of John Warren; "The Living and the Dead" in a role of James Brocklebank;

Al Weaver as a character Sam Leve Al Weaver also starred in the next movies: "Doom" in a role of The Kid;

Iain McKee as a character Vakhtangov Iain McKee starred only in the movie "Me and Orson Welles"

Simon Lee Phillips as a character Walter Ash Simon Lee Phillips starred only in the movie "Me and Orson Welles"

Simon Nehan as a character Joe Holland Simon Nehan starred only in the movie "Me and Orson Welles"

Imogen Poots as a character Lorelei Lathrop Imogen Poots also starred in the next movies: "28 Weeks Later..." in a role of Tammy; "Cracks" in a role of Poppy;

Patrick Kennedy as a character Grover Burgess Patrick Kennedy also starred in the next movies: "Atonement" in a role of Leon Tallis; "A Good Year" in a role of Trader #2; "The Last Station" in a role of Sergeyenko;