People I Know
“He thought he'd seen it all... until the night he saw too much.”
Synopsis
A New York press agent must scramble when his major client becomes embroiled in a huge scandal.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
People I Know (2002) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-02
Top Cast
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Al Pacino
Eli Wurman
Kim Basinger
Victoria Gray
Ryan O'Neal
Cary Launer
Téa Leoni
Jilli Hopper
Richard Schiff
Elliot Sharansky
Bill Nunn
The Reverend Lyle Blunt
Robert Klein
Dr. Sandy Napier
Mark Webber
Ross
Eldon Bullock
Washroom Attendant
Juliet Papa
Radio Announcer (voice)
Ramsey Faragallah
David Fielding
Brian McConnachie
Jamie Hoff
Frank Wood
Michael Wormly
Rex Reed
Self
Lewis Dodley
Self
Angélique Kidjo
Ms. Thuli Kani
William J. Bratton
Mayor Nick Conlin
Peter Gerety
Norris Volpe
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 21, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.27x
-$14.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Algrant
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Robin Baitz
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- People I Know
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- Myriad Pictures, Wildwood Enterprises, Galena, GreeneStreet Films, Chal Productions, In-Motion AG Movie & TV Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Algrant
Jon Robin Baitz
Terence Blanchard
Peter Deming
Suzy Elmiger
Michael Nozik
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Robin Baitz
Screenplay
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
Daniel Algrant
Director
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Michael Nozik
Producer
Suzy Elmiger
Editor
Michael Shaw
Production Design
David C. Robinson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About People I Know
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is People I Know about?
A New York press agent must scramble when his major client becomes embroiled in a huge scandal.
Who directed People I Know?
People I Know was directed by Daniel Algrant.
Who stars in People I Know?
The principal cast of People I Know includes Al Pacino, Kim Basinger, Ryan O'Neal, Téa Leoni, Richard Schiff.
When was People I Know released and how long is it?
People I Know was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of People I Know?
People I Know had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $5.5M at the worldwide box office (0.27 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for People I Know?
The original motion picture soundtrack for People I Know was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for People I Know?
People I Know holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).