Melvin Goes to Dinner
“Sex, religion, infidelity, fetishes, ghosts... and that's just the appetizer.”
Synopsis
Four thirtysomethings convene for a wine-fueled dinner party that turns increasingly intimate as they discuss everything from religion and ghosts to relationships and sexual fetishes.
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Michael Blieden
Melvin
Stephanie Courtney
Alex
Matt Price
Joey
Annabelle Gurwitch
Sarah
Kathleen Roll
Waitress
Maura Tierney
Leslie
Jenna Fischer
Hostess
Jacqueline Heinze
Rita
Laura Kightlinger
Laura
Fred Armisen
Vesa
Jerry Minor
Solly
James Gunn
Scott
BJ Porter
Flight Attendant
Tucker Smallwood
Passenger
Jennifer Biederman
Child's Mom
Feridoon Asiani
Busboy
Sterling Fitzgerald
Woman at Seminar
David Cross
Seminar Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Odenkirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Blieden
- Original Score
- Michael Penn
- Original Title
- Melvin Goes to Dinner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- LeFoole Inc., Phyro-Giant Partners, Situation Films, Squaresville Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Odenkirk
Michael Blieden
Michael Penn
Alex Vendler
Michael Blieden
Naomi Odenkirk, DJ Paul, Jeff Sussman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Blieden
Screenplay
Bob Odenkirk
Director
Averi Bell
Costume Design
Michael Blieden
Editor
Michael Krantz
Production Design
Naomi Odenkirk
Producer
DJ Paul
Producer
Jeff Sussman
Producer
Alex Vendler
Director of Photography
Michael Penn
Original Music Composer
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What is Melvin Goes to Dinner about?
Four thirtysomethings convene for a wine-fueled dinner party that turns increasingly intimate as they discuss everything from religion and ghosts to relationships and sexual fetishes.
Who directed Melvin Goes to Dinner?
Melvin Goes to Dinner was directed by Bob Odenkirk.
Who stars in Melvin Goes to Dinner?
The principal cast of Melvin Goes to Dinner includes Michael Blieden, Stephanie Courtney, Matt Price, Annabelle Gurwitch, Kathleen Roll.
When was Melvin Goes to Dinner released and how long is it?
Melvin Goes to Dinner was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Melvin Goes to Dinner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Melvin Goes to Dinner was composed by Michael Penn.