The Extra Man (2010)
Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini, 2010
The Extra Man
Jonathan Ames, 1998
The Extra Man is a movie directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini in 2010 and based on the book of the same name by Jonathan Ames, first published in 1998. The movie features Kevin Kline, Paul Dano, Katie Holmes, Marian Seldes, Celia Weston, Patti D’Arbanville, and others.
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Storyline
Louis, a teacher, loses his job due to an uncomfortable incident with women’s lingerie in the teacher’s lounge. Seeking a fresh start, he relocates to New York City aspiring to become a full-fledged writer. Responding to a room listing, he encounters Henry, an eccentric writer living an unusual life. Intrigued by Henry, Louis decides to move in. Henry promptly starts instructing Louis on how to lead a vibrant social life in New York by becoming the companion to wealthy older widows.
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Movie vs Book
Year
2010
Minutes
108
Movie Rate
5.80
Source: IMDb
Movie
The Extra Man
Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Country: USA
Year: 2010
Length: 1h48m
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Year
1998
Pages
384
Book Rate
7.46
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Book
The Extra Man
Author: Jonathan Ames
Country: USA
First published in: 1998
Length: 384 pages
Genre: Fiction
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