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Passport to Paris

1999 1h 27m EN
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6.2
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★6.2TMDB · 321
ComedyFamily
Synopsis
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Sent to Paris to visit their grandfather, the twins fall in love with France, not to mention two French boys.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Alan Metter
Writers
Craig Shapiro, Elizabeth Kruger
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alan Metter, shot by Steven Wacks. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sherwood Jones 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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Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen and Peter White carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt0202521 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alan Metter directs. Steven Wacks behind the camera. Sherwood Jones cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 227 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Directed by Alan Metter, shot by Steven Wacks. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Editor Sherwood Jones shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen and Peter White carry the top of the cast.
  • 6IMDB entry: tt0202521 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Steven Wacks
Editing
Sherwood Jones
Makeup / hair
Julie Zvorsky
Runtime
87 min · 1h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
G

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Production companies

Who made it

  • HO

    Hollyridge Productions

  • DU

    Dualstar Productions

Key crew

  • EditorSherwood Jones
  • Production DesignerCecilia Rodarte
  • MusicChristopher Brady
  • Script SupervisorMary Anne Seward
  • Still PhotographerSaeed Adyani
  • First Assistant DirectorMatt Hinkley
  • Costume DesignerShawn-Holly Cookson
  • Sound MixerTrevor Black
  • Production CoordinatorKaren Gorodetzky
  • Music SupervisorChristopher Violette
  • Boom OperatorDavid Pattee
  • Location ManagerEdwin Avedissian
  • Dolly GripMike Lancaster
  • Extras CastingDebe Waisman
  • Costume SupervisorFontella Boone
  • Key Makeup ArtistJulie Zvorsky
  • Costume SupervisorBianca White
  • Set CostumerJudy Mann
  • Key Hair StylistCyndra Dunn
  • Makeup ArtistTeresa Vest
  • Makeup ArtistFedor Leonenko
  • Best Boy GripRyan Vanlossberg
  • Transportation CoordinatorPaul Feddersen
  • Transportation CaptainDavid Gerry

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • paris, france
  • grandfather
  • twins
  • american abroad
  • spring break
  • teenage romance
  • fashion model

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Physical1999-11-09G

Also known as

International titles

  • Párosban PárizsbanHU
  • Parisə PassportAZ

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