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2nd Take

2011 1h 43m EN
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6.5
SOLID
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Drama
Synopsis
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Reclusive writer takes aspiring actress under his wing.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
John Suits
Writers
Jeff Shakoor
Languages
English

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Suits, shot by Mark Putnam. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mateo Messina. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John Suits shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tom Everett Scott and Josh Zuckerman and Lee Tergesen carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1589505 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 6 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

John Suits directs. Mark Putnam behind the camera. Mateo Messina scores. John Suits cuts. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 15 years ago.
  • 2Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 3Directed by John Suits, shot by Mark Putnam. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Mateo Messina. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor John Suits shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Tom Everett Scott and Josh Zuckerman and Lee Tergesen carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt1589505 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 6 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Mark Putnam
Original score
Mateo Messina
Editing
John Suits
Production design
Kathrin Eder
Runtime
103 min Β· 1h 43m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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John Suits

Key crew

  • EditorJohn Suits
  • CastingBarbara Fiorentino
  • Line ProducerTara L. Craig
  • ProducerBrian Oliver
  • ProducerGuy Pham
  • Production DesignKathrin Eder

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2011-01-01

Also known as

International titles

  • Take TwoUS

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