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Cook-Off!

"Let the flour fly!"

2017 1h 38m EN
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5.3
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โ˜…5.3TMDB ยท 42
Comedy
Synopsis
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Amateur 'chefs' from around the country compete for a million dollar prize in the ultimate food fight.

โ€œLet the flour fly!โ€

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Behind the camera

Director
Guy Shalem
Writers
Cathryn Michon, W. Bruce Cameron, Wendi McLendon-Covey
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Guy Shalem, shot by Bruce Dickson. Note their partnership โ€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Joel Beckerman. Worth a dedicated listen after โ€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mallory Gottlieb 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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Melissa McCarthy and Wendi McLendon-Covey and Stephen Root carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Let the flour fly!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0493407 โ€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 42 TMDB ratings โ€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Guy Shalem directs. Bruce Dickson behind the camera. Joel Beckerman scores. Mallory Gottlieb cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 9 years ago.
  • 2Directed by Guy Shalem, shot by Bruce Dickson. Note their partnership โ€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Original score by Joel Beckerman. Worth a dedicated listen after โ€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Mallory Gottlieb shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Melissa McCarthy and Wendi McLendon-Covey and Stephen Root carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "Let the flour fly!".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0493407 โ€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 42 TMDB ratings โ€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Bruce Dickson
Original score
Joel Beckerman
Editing
Mallory Gottlieb
Production design
Brian O'Hara
Costume design
Patricia Peppard
Makeup / hair
Jenna Keller
Runtime
98 min ยท 1h 38m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Lionsgate Premiere

    Lionsgate Premiere

    US

  • SU

    Surprise Hit Films

Key crew

  • Second Assistant DirectorAlexa Sheehan
  • EditorMallory Gottlieb
  • BookCathryn Michon
  • ProducerVictor Kubicek
  • ProducerCathryn Michon
  • Executive In Charge Of ProductionJames Armstrong
  • ProducerDerek Anderson
  • Additional EditingMichael DeMirjian
  • Costume DesignPatricia Peppard
  • Art DirectionNatalie Sanfilippo
  • ProducerW. Bruce Cameron
  • Executive ProducerSheri Kelton
  • Production DesignBrian O'Hara
  • Makeup ArtistJenna Keller
  • Makeup ArtistMichelle Mungcal
  • CastingBob Krakower
  • EditorCathryn Michon
  • Executive ProducerSeth Renov
  • Executive ProducerRandy Mendelsohn

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • comedian
  • interview
  • satire
  • mockumentary
  • behind the scenes
  • cooking competition

Release history ยท US

When it landed

  • Premiere2007-02-13
  • Theatrical (limited)2017-11-17R
  • Digital2017-11-17R

Also known as

International titles

  • Cook Off!US

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