In 1937, a teenager is cast in the Mercury Theatre production of "Julius Caesar", directed by a young Orson Welles.In 1937, a teenager is cast in the Mercury Theatre production of "Julius Caesar", directed by a young Orson Welles.In 1937, a teenager is cast in the Mercury Theatre production of "Julius Caesar", directed by a young Orson Welles.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 5 wins & 27 nominations total
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- TriviaThe real Norman Lloyd denounced the film, and pointed out that contrary to his portrayal as a lecher, he was a recently married man at the time. He did however concede that Christian McKay's performance as Welles was excellent.
- GoofsRichard accompanies Orson to 485 Madison Ave (CBS) for a "recording session" for a radio show ("The First Nighter" program). At this time (1937) and until the late 40s network programs were broadcast live, never recorded. Most programs were produced live twice, once for the East Coast and three hours later from the West Cost.
- Quotes
Orson Welles: You really are a god created actor Richard. Those weren't just words you see. I recognize 'The Look'.
Richard Samuels: The Look?
Orson Welles: The bone deep understanding that your life is so utterly without meaning that simply to survive you have to reinvent yourself. Because if people can't find you, they can't dislike you. You see if I can be Brutus for 90 minutes tonight; I mean really be him, from the inside out; then for 90 minutes I get this miraculous reprieve from being myself. That's what you see in every great actor's eyes.
- Crazy creditsGilson Lavis is listed as "Drumer" instead of "Drummer".
- ConnectionsFeatured in Live from Studio Five: Episode #1.48 (2009)
- SoundtracksThis Year's Kisses
Written by Irving Berlin
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Performed by Helen Ward & Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
Courtesy of Bluebird/Novus/RCA Victor
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Christian McKay's performance here as Orson Welles is wonderfully broad as he goes through every one of Orson Welles persona's with equal relish. He is snappy and arrogant but at the same time warm enough to earn some affection so when he lets a character down, you feel just as played yourself. The rest of the cast were great too. Zac Efron does his best here to leap from Disney heartthrob to leading man, and I personally thought he was solid and likable, with just enough of a sparkle in his eye and just enough skill to keep it there.
Overall this film has a charming story, which ends on such a high note I didn't know whether to smile or cry. It also boasts a very strong cast and most importantly a sweet disposition that stayed with me for a good half hour after the credits rolled.
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- Jan 14, 2009
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- Me & Orson Welles
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- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,190,003
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $63,638
- Nov 29, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $2,336,172
- Runtime1 hour 54 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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