For Your Consideration

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For Your Consideration

"Success in Hollywood is as fragile as a rumor"

2006

1h 26m

5.8(170 votes)

Comedy

Overview

The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz.

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Cast & Crew

66 members

Acting

Catherine O'Hara

Marilyn Hack

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Harry Shearer

Victor Allan Miller

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Parker Posey

Callie Webb

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Christopher Moynihan

Brian Chubb

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John Michael Higgins

Corey Taft

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Eugene Levy

Morley Orfkin

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Jane Lynch

Cindy

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Fred Willard

Chuck

Acting

Jennifer Coolidge

Whitney Taylor Brown

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Christopher Guest

Jay Berman

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Jim Piddock

Simon Whitset

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Ed Begley Jr.

Sandy Lane

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Bob Balaban

Philip Koontz

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Michael McKean

Lane Iverson

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Stephen Rannazzisi

Studio Gate Guard

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Simon Helberg

Junior Agent

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Ricky Gervais

Martin Gibb

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Michael Hitchcock

Hate It Film Critic

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Don Lake

Love It Film Critic

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Rachael Harris

Mary Pat Hooligan

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Richard Kind

Marketing Person

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Sandra Oh

Marketing Person

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Paul Dooley

Paper Badge Sergeant

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John Krasinski

Paper Badge Officer

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Jordan Black

Whitney's Assistant

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Scott Adsit

First AD

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Lauri Johnson

Morley's Secretary

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Craig Bierko

Talk Show Host

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Nina Conti

Weather Woman

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Stephanie Courtney

Boom Operator

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Carrie Aizley

Pam Campanella

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Jessica St. Clair

Hula Balls Spokeswoman

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Sarah Shahi

Sanchez

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Suzy Nakamura

First AC

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Jane Morris

Script Supervisor

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David Blasucci

Second AD

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Ari Graynor

Young PA

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Mary McCormack

Pilgrim Woman

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Shawn Christian

Pilgrim Man

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Deborah Theaker

Liz Fenneman

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Scott Williamson

Skip

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Steven M. Porter

Floor Manager

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Larry Miller

Syd Finkleman

Sound

CJ Vanston

Talk Show Band Leader

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Joe Satriani

Talk Show Guitarist

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Oneida James

Talk Show Bassist

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Curt Bisquera

Talk Show Drums

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Anne King

Talk Show Trumpet

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Sheila Gonzalez

Talk Show Saxophone

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Lance Barber

Dinkie

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Skyler Stone

Don

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Mark Harelik

Round Table Host

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Rick Gonzalez

Chillaxin' Host

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Loudon Wainwright III

Nominee Ben Connelly

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Claire Forlani

Self

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Hart Bochner

Self

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Kevin Sussman

Commercial Director

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Casey Wilson

Young Actress

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Kevin Christy

Young Actor

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Derek Waters

Even Younger Actor

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Yoshi Ando

Ad Agent (uncredited)

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Curt Clendenin

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

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Steven Dell

Young PA (uncredited)

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Christian Ojore Mayfield

Studio Delivery Man (uncredited)

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Carmen Scott

Crew Member (uncredited)

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Robin Wilson

Vegas Showgirl (uncredited)

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