The Spleenectomy
Synopsis
After passionately auditioning for a role in a local community theater production, Judy is cast aside by a pretentious theater director. Lucky for her, she gets another unbelievable chance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirsten Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirsten Smith
- Original Score
- Jay Lifton
- Original Title
- The Spleenectomy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirsten Smith
Kirsten Smith
Jay Lifton
Leslie Russo, Francesca Silvestri, Yvette Cobarrubias, Bill Wackermann, Kevin Chinoy
Department Leadership Roster
Francesca Silvestri
Producer
Yvette Cobarrubias
Producer
Jay Lifton
Original Music Composer
Kirsten Smith
Writer
Kevin Chinoy
Producer
Kirsten Smith
Director
Andrew Kilbourn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spleenectomy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Spleenectomy about?
After passionately auditioning for a role in a local community theater production, Judy is cast aside by a pretentious theater director. Lucky for her, she gets another unbelievable chance.
Who directed The Spleenectomy?
The Spleenectomy was directed by Kirsten Smith.
Who stars in The Spleenectomy?
The principal cast of The Spleenectomy includes Anna Faris, Larry Miller, Octavia Spencer, Ron Livingston, Mason Cotton.
When was The Spleenectomy released and how long is it?
The Spleenectomy was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Spleenectomy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Spleenectomy was composed by Jay Lifton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spleenectomy?
The Spleenectomy holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).