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A Family Man

A Family Man

A Family Man

A Family Man

What are you working for?

2016•1h 48m•

★6.7(540 ratings)

Drama

Overview

Dane Jensen is a driven, Chicago-based headhunter, working at a cut-throat job placement firm. When his boss pits Dane against Lynn Vogel, Dane's equally driven but polar-opposite rival at the firm, in a battle for control over the company. When his young son is then given a harrowing diagnosis, Dane is suddenly pulled between achieving his professional dream and spending time with the family that needs him now more than ever.

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Main Cast

Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler

Dane Jensen

Gretchen Mol

Gretchen Mol

Elise Jensen

Maxwell Jenkins

Maxwell Jenkins

Ryan Jensen

Alison Brie

Alison Brie

Lynn Vogel

Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher

Dr. Savraj Singh

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Ed Blackridge

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Lou Wheeler

David Koechner

David Koechner

Larry

Dustin Milligan

Dustin Milligan

Sumner Firestone

Julia Butters

Julia Butters

Lauren Jensen

Mimi Kuzyk

Mimi Kuzyk

Bernadine Wheeler

Dwain Murphy

Dwain Murphy

Antoine

Full Crew

Direction

First Assistant Director: Pierre Henry
Second Assistant Director: Penny Charter
Script Supervisor: Bosede Williams
Director: Mark Williams
Third Assistant Director: Elliott Whittaker
Third Assistant Director: Jordan Roy

Writing

Screenplay: Bill Dubuque

Production

Production Accountant: Kitty Spiropoulos
Casting: Mary Vernieu
Casting: Michelle Wade Byrd
Unit Production Manager: Anthony Pangalos
Production Coordinator: Michelle Kanyo
Unit Production Manager: Patrick Newall

Music & Sound

Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Paul Shubat
Sound Mixer: Glen Gauthier
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Frank Morrone
Foley Recordist: Justin Sawyer
Sound Supervisor: John Laing
ADR Editor: John Laing

Cinematography

Still Photographer: Kerry Hayes
Director of Photography: Shelly Johnson
"A" Camera Operator: Michael Carella
"B" Camera Operator: Sean Sealey
First Assistant "A" Camera: Barrett Axford
First Assistant "B" Camera: Brian White

Editing

Additional Editing: Nancy Richardson
Editor: Thom Noble
Additional Editing: Jan Kovac
Assistant Editor: Rachel Watson
Digital Intermediate Colorist: Ross Cole
Digital Intermediate Producer: Darcy Arthurs

Art Direction

Set Designer: Elis Y. Lam
Set Decoration: Rosalie Board
Production Design: Charisse Cardenas
Supervising Art Director: Aleksandra Marinkovich
First Assistant Art Direction: Michaela Cheyne
Art Department Trainee: Grace Ng

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Department Head: Jo-Ann MacNeil
Key Hair Stylist: Paul R.J. Elliot
Hair Department Head: Karola Dirnberger
Costume Designer: Christopher Hargadon
Assistant Costume Designer: Richard Krogh
Assistant Costume Designer: Soo-Luen Tom

Visual Effects

24 Frame Playback: Peter Bowman
Visual Effects Supervisor: Kevin Chandoo
Visual Effects Producer: Robin Nozetz
Visual Effects Production Manager: Kate McColeman
Visual Effects Coordinator: Chris Costello
Digital Compositor: Brent Whitmore

Keywords

chicago, illinoisworkaholicparent child relationshipcompetitionfatherarchitectureheadhunterrecruitingsick childcutthroatmisplaced prioritiesholidaysprofessional vs personalwork vs familycommissionmelodramatic

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "What are you working for?"

#2

The film grossed $1.6M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 108 minutes (1h 48m).

#4

It was a co-production between: Canada, United States of America.

#5

The film was directed by Mark Williams.

#6

The screenplay was written by Bill Dubuque.

#7

The score was composed by Mark Isham.

#8

Cinematography was handled by Shelly Johnson.

#9

This title is listed on IMDb as tt1718924.

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Rating

6.7/10

Good

540 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

A Family Man

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

R

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Canada, United States of America

Revenue:

$1,641,235

Production Companies:

Voltage Pictures

Voltage Pictures

G-BASE

G-BASE

Zero Gravity Management

Zero Gravity Management

Scythia Films

Scythia Films