Bottle Shock

"Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation"

2008 1h 50m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 235

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Synopsis

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Paris-based wine expert Steven Spurrier heads to California in search of cheap wine that he can use for a blind taste test in the French capital. Stumbling upon the Napa Valley, the stuck-up Englishman is shocked to discover a winery turning out top-notch chardonnay. Determined to make a name for himself, he sets about getting the booze back to Paris.

“Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation”

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Cast

Alan Rickman
Steven Spurrier
Chris Pine
Bo Barrett
Bill Pullman
Jim Barrett
Rachael Taylor
Sam Fulton
Freddy Rodríguez
Gustavo Brambila
Dennis Farina
Maurice Cantavale
Hal B. Klein
Shenky
Jean-Michel Richaud
Maitre d'

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Randall Miller
Writers: Jody Savin, Randall Miller, Lannette Pabon
Languages: French, English, German
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 81% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, English, German.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Randall Miller, shot by Mike Ozier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mark Adler. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Alan Rickman and Chris Pine and Bill Pullman carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Randall Miller directs. Mike Ozier behind the camera. Mark Adler scores. Randall Miller cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in French, English, German.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 81% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, English, German.
4Directed by Randall Miller, shot by Mike Ozier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Mark Adler. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Randall Miller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Alan Rickman and Chris Pine and Bill Pullman carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Based on a true story of love, victory, and fermentation".
9IMDB entry: tt0914797 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.