The Real Howard Spitz
Synopsis
Howard Spitz is a cranky, has-been detective novelist out of money and out of luck - until he meets eight-year-old Samantha, who convinces him he has what it takes to write children's books.
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Kelsey Grammer
Howard Spitz
Amanda Donohoe
Laura Kershaw
Genevieve Tessier
Samantha Kershaw
Joseph Rutten
Lou
Kay Tremblay
Theodora Winkle
Patrick McKenna
Roger
Lex Gigeroff
Ronnie Relish
Gary Levert
Red Allen
Jeffrey Hirschfield
Lawrence - Primrose Rep
Denny Doherty
Balthazar Mishkin
Joanne Hagen
Waitress
Edward Gregson
Aaron
Ciel Crosby
Librarian
John Loverin
Bartender - Cop Bar
John Fulton
Ted the Cop
Claude Jean
Waiter - French Restaurant
David Christoffel
Bill Sellers
Jennifer Overton
Mother of Aaron
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vadim Jean
- Screenplay & Story
- Jurgen Wolff
- Original Score
- David A. Hughes, John Murphy
- Original Title
- The Real Howard Spitz
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Nova Scotia Film Development Corporation, Metrodome Films, The Mob Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vadim Jean
Jurgen Wolff
David A. Hughes, John Murphy
Glen MacPherson
Department Leadership Roster
Vadim Jean
Director
Jurgen Wolff
Screenplay
Glen MacPherson
Director of Photography
David A. Hughes
Original Music Composer
John Murphy
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Real Howard Spitz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Real Howard Spitz about?
Howard Spitz is a cranky, has-been detective novelist out of money and out of luck - until he meets eight-year-old Samantha, who convinces him he has what it takes to write children's books.
Who directed The Real Howard Spitz?
The Real Howard Spitz was directed by Vadim Jean.
Who stars in The Real Howard Spitz?
The principal cast of The Real Howard Spitz includes Kelsey Grammer, Amanda Donohoe, Genevieve Tessier, Joseph Rutten, Kay Tremblay.
When was The Real Howard Spitz released and how long is it?
The Real Howard Spitz was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Real Howard Spitz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Real Howard Spitz was composed by David A. Hughes, John Murphy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Real Howard Spitz?
The Real Howard Spitz holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).