The Real Howard Spitz (aka Writer's Block)
Synopsis
The problem is that the idea isn't all his. Ten year old Samantha is his creative partner. And she will only keep working if Howard helps her to find her long-lost father. Meanwhile, Howard realises he can't cope with the adulation and publicity his success has brought. He hires a dim-witted actor, Roger, to impersonate him as they all travel round the country promoting 'Crafty Cow'.
The search for Samantha's father continues, and Howard, who never saw himself as remotely paternal, finds himself united with Laura, Samantha's mother, in parental concern. Could it be that the heart of world weary Howard is melting to both Samantha and her mother? THE REAL HOWARD SPITZ is a heart-warming and romantic comedy about the lives of a number of absurd, funny and endearing characters.
Details
- Year
- 1998
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 93 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
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Vadim Jean
- Producer
- Alan Martin
- Executive Producer
- Alan Martin
- Director of Photography
- Glen MacPherson CSC
- Principal cast
- Kelsey Grammer and Amanda Donohoe
- Screen Writer
- Jurgen Wolff
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Metrodome 40 Crawford Street London W1 Tel: 020 7723 3494 Fax: 020 7724 6411
Sales Company
Victor Film Co Ltd 39/43 Brewer Street London W1R 3FD Tel: 020 7494 4477 Fax: 020 7494 4488 E Mail: post@victor-film-co.demon.co.uk
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