Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
“Some things are better left top secret.”
Synopsis
Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. Television producer by day, CIA assassin by night, Chuck Barris was recruited by the CIA at the height of his TV career and trained to become a covert operative. Or so Barris said.
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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) Official Trailer - George Clooney, Drew Barrymore Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-01
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Sam Rockwell
Chuck Barris
Drew Barrymore
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George Clooney
Jim Byrd
Julia Roberts
Patricia Watson
Rutger Hauer
Keeler
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Debbie
Robert John Burke
Instructor Jenks
Jennifer Hall
Georgia
Kristen Wilson
Loretta
J. Todd Anderson
Stud Bachelor
Carlos Carrasco
Brazioni
Emilio Rivera
Benitez
Daniel Zacapa
Renda
Krista Allen
Pretty Woman
Michael Ensign
Simon Oliver
James Urbaniak
Rod Flexner
Dick Clark
Self
Michelle Sweeney
Housekeeper
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 31, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 9, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.1x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Clooney
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Kaufman
- Original Score
- Alex Wurman
- Original Title
- Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33M
- Production Studios
- Miramax, Renaissance Films, Mad Chance, Section Eight, JVS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Clooney
Charlie Kaufman, Chuck Barris
Alex Wurman
Newton Thomas Sigel
Stephen Mirrione
Andrew Lazar, Steven Soderbergh, Harvey Weinstein, Rand Ravich, Jonathan Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Lazar
Producer
Renée April
Costume Design
Stephen Mirrione
Editor
George Clooney
Director
Alex Wurman
Original Music Composer
James D. Bissell
Production Design
Charlie Kaufman
Screenplay
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Michael Scherer
Stunt Coordinator
Louis Morin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Brad Martin
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
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What is Confessions of a Dangerous Mind about?
Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. Television producer by day, CIA assassin by night, Chuck Barris was recruited by the CIA at the height of his TV career and trained to become a covert operative. Or so Barris said.
Who directed Confessions of a Dangerous Mind?
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind was directed by George Clooney.
Who stars in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind?
The principal cast of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind includes Sam Rockwell, Drew Barrymore, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Rutger Hauer.
When was Confessions of a Dangerous Mind released and how long is it?
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind?
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $33M at the worldwide box office (1.1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Confessions of a Dangerous Mind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Confessions of a Dangerous Mind was composed by Alex Wurman.
Is Confessions of a Dangerous Mind based on a book or true story?
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chuck Barris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Confessions of a Dangerous Mind?
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).