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Interview

"A journalist and a starlet take on media, truth and celebrity."

2007

1h 24m

6.4(182 votes)

Drama

Overview

After falling out with his editor, a fading political journalist is forced to interview America's most popular soap actress.

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Sienna Miller

Sienna Miller

Katya

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Pierre Peders

James Franco

James Franco

Boyfriend on Phone (voice)

Michael Buscemi

Michael Buscemi

Robert Peders

Tara Elders

Tara Elders

Maggie

Molly Griffith

Molly Griffith

Waitress

Yan Xi

Yan Xi

Autograph Seeker #2

Katja Schuurman

Katja Schuurman

Lady in the Limo

David Schecter

Maitre'd

Elizabeth Bracco

Elizabeth Bracco

Woman in Restaurant

Creative team

Directed by: Steve Buscemi
Written by: Steve Buscemi
David Schechter
Produced by: Gijs van de Westelaken
Bruce Weiss

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