A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III
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Synopsis
Charles Swan III, a successful graphic designer, has it all: fame, money and devilish charm that have provided him with a seemingly perfect life. But when a perplexing beauty named Ivana suddenly ends their relationship, Charles is left heartbroken. With the support of his loyal intimates - Kirby, Saul, and his sister, Izzy – Charles begins a delirious journey of self-reflection to try and come to terms with a life without Ivana. "A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III" is an unconventional melodrama told in a bold and playful style.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-02
Top Cast
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Charlie Sheen
Charles Swan III
Jason Schwartzman
Kirby Star
Bill Murray
Saul
Katheryn Winnick
Ivana
Patricia Arquette
Izzy
Aubrey Plaza
Marnie
Dermot Mulroney
Doctor
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Kate
Paul Benshoof
Charlie Dancing Double
Angela Lindvall
Veiled Woman
Yasha Blackman
Caviar Dealer
James Paradise
Brain-Doctor
Anne Bellamy
Grandma
Stephen Dorff
Stephen
Colleen Camp
Karen
Marc Coppola
Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rome Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 8, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$211K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$11.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roman Coppola
- Screenplay & Story
- Roman Coppola
- Original Score
- Liam Hayes, Roger Neill
- Original Title
- A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, German, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $211K
- Production Studios
- American Zoetrope, The Directors Bureau
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roman Coppola
Roman Coppola
Liam Hayes, Roger Neill
Nick Beal
Robert Schafer
Roman Coppola, Darren M. Demetre, Youree Henley, Robert Maron, Michael Zakin
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Coppola
Director
Roman Coppola
Writer
Roman Coppola
Producer
Darren M. Demetre
Producer
Youree Henley
Producer
Liam Hayes
Original Music Composer
Roger Neill
Original Music Composer
Nick Beal
Director of Photography
Elliott Hostetter
Production Design
April Napier
Costume Design
Robert Schafer
Editor
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III
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What is A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III about?
Charles Swan III, a successful graphic designer, has it all: fame, money and devilish charm that have provided him with a seemingly perfect life. But when a perplexing beauty named Ivana suddenly ends their relationship, Charles is left heartbroken. With the support of his loyal intimates - Kirby, Saul, and his sister, Izzy – Charles begins a delirious journey of self-reflection to try and come to terms with a life without Ivana. "A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III" is an unconventional melodrama told in a bold and playful style.
Who directed A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III?
A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III was directed by Roman Coppola.
Who stars in A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III?
The principal cast of A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III includes Charlie Sheen, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Katheryn Winnick, Patricia Arquette.
When was A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III released and how long is it?
A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III?
A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $211K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III was composed by Liam Hayes, Roger Neill.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III?
A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).