Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

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• Rate: 8.3/10 total 4,573 votes 


• Genre: Comedy | Drama | Romance


• Release Date: 21 November 2012 (USA)


• Runtime: 122 min


• Filming Location: Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA


• Budget: $26,000,000(estimated)


• Gross: $443,003(USA)(18 November 2012)


• Director: David O. Russell


• Stars: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro|See full cast and crew


• Original Music By: Danny Elfman   


• Soundtrack: Goodnight Moon


• Sound Mix: Datasat | Dolby Digital


• Plot Keyword: Ex Wife | Three Word Title | Depression | Institutionalization | Friendship

Writing Credits By:

• David O. Russell (screenplay)


• Matthew Quick (novel "The Silver Linings Playbook")

Known Trivia

• Anne Hathaway was originally cast opposite Bradley Cooper, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.


• Rachel McAdams, Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Banks, Blake Lively, Rooney Mara, Kirsten Dunst and Andrea Riseborough were considered for the lead female role that went to Jennifer Lawrence.


• Angelina Jolie was considered for a role.


• Mark Wahlberg was cast in the lead role but the director decided to go with Bradley Cooper instead.


• Bradley Cooper previously auditioned for the role of ‘Robert de Niro”s son in Everybody’s Fine. He didn’t get the part.


• This is the first non Rush Hour movie that Chris Tucker has been in since Money Talks in 1997.


• Outside of the movie theater, the marquee shows that the theater is playing The Midnight Meat Train starring Bradley Cooper.

Goofs: Anachronisms: Based on the Eagles' games mentioned in the film, it takes place in 2008, However, a fan can be seen wearing a Nnamdi Asomugha jersey, who didn't join the team until 2011.

Plot: After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Full summary »  »

Story: Life doesn't always go according to plan. Pat Solatano has lost everything – his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother and father after spending eight months in a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet – and to share their family's obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives.Written by The Weinstein Company  

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Synopsis: Life doesnt always go according to planPat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) has lost everything — his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother (Jacki Weaver) and father (Robert DeNiro) after spending eight months in a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pats parents want is for him to get back on his feet – and to share their familys obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he’ll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives.The Weinstein Company presents SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, a family drama, comedy and love story based on the bestselling novel by Matthew Quick, written and directed by David O. Russell (THE FIGHTER, FLIRTING WITH DISASTER). Starring Bradley Cooper (HANGOVER, LIMITLESS), Jennifer Lawrence (THE HUNGER GAMES, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS), Robert De Niro (LIMITLESS, MEET THE PARENTS) Jacki Weaver (ANIMAL KINGDOM), Anupam Kher (BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM), and Chris Tucker (RUSH HOUR, JACKIE BROWN). Rounding out the cast are Julia Stiles, John Ortiz, Shea Whigham and Dash Mihok. Masanobu Takayanagi is the director of photography, Judy Becker is the production designer. Mark Bridges is the costume designer and Jay Cassidy is the editor. SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK is produced by Donna Gigliotti, Bruce Cohen and Jonathan Gordon. Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, George Para, Michelle Raimo and Bradley Cooper are the Executive Producers. OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

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Produced By:

• Bruce Cohen known as producer


• Bradley Cooper known as executive producer


• Donna Gigliotti known as producer


• Jonathan Gordon known as producer


• Mark Kamine known as co-producer


• George Parra known as executive producer


• Bob Weinstein known as executive producer


• Harvey Weinstein known as executive producer

FullCast & Crew:

• Bradley Cooper known as Pat


• Jennifer Lawrence known as Tiffany


• Robert De Niro known as Pat Sr.


• Jacki Weaver known as Dolores


• Chris Tucker known as Danny


• Anupam Kher known as Dr. Cliff Patel


• John Ortiz known as Ronnie


• Shea Whigham known as Jake


• Julia Stiles known as Veronica


• Paul Herman known as Randy


• Dash Mihok known as Officer Keogh


• Matthew Russell known as Ricky D'Angelo


• Cheryl Williams known as Tiffany's Mother


• Patrick McDade known as Tiffany's Father


• Brea Bee known as Nikki


• Regency Boies known as Regina


• Phillip Chorba known as Jordie


• Anthony Lawton known as Dr. Timbers


• Patsy Meck known as Nancy (High School Principal)


• Maureen Torsney-Weir known as Older Waitress


• Jeff Reim known as Jeffrey


• Fritz Blanchette known as Fritzy


• Rick Foster known as Dance Competition Announcer


• Bonnie Aarons known as Ricky D'Angelo's Mother


• Ted Barba known as Doug Culpepper


• Elias Birnbaum known as Ricky D'Angelo's Friend #1


• Matthew Michels known as Ricky D'Angelo's Friend #2


• Pete Postiglione known as Lawyer at Bar


• Richard Eklund III known as Fighting Eagle Fan


• Sanjay Shende known as Indian Invasion #1


• Mihir Pathak known as Indian Invasion #2


• Ibrahim Syed known as Indian Invasion #3


• Madhu Narula known as Dr. Patel's Wife


• Samantha Gelnaw known as Jake's Fiancée


• Tiffany E. Green known as Tanya (as Tiffany Green)



• Richard Adams known as Ramon (uncredited)


• Todd Anthony known as Dinner Guest (uncredited)


• Robert Bizik known as Neighbor (uncredited)


• Joe Cappelletti known as Football Play By Play Announcer (voice) (uncredited)


• Louis Centanni known as Tourettes Patient (uncredited)


• Michael Connolly known as Spectator (uncredited)


• Melissa Cooper known as Ballroom Spectator (uncredited)


• Jessica Czop known as Nikki Lookalike (uncredited)


• Alan Davis known as Dance Competition Spectator (uncredited)


• Tom Delconte known as Recital Guest (uncredited)


• Luisa Diaz known as MILF (uncredited)


• Christian Dorsey known as Bartender (uncredited)


• Debra Efre known as Nosey Neighbor #2 (uncredited)


• John G. England IV known as Eagles Tailgater (uncredited)


• Cindy Engle known as Dinner Guest at Dance Contest (uncredited)


• Liam Ferguson known as Singing Eagles Fan (uncredited)


• Jade Froeder known as Dance Competition Spectator (uncredited)


• Anthony J Giampetro known as Zombie Guy (uncredited)


• Vaughn Goland known as Robert (uncredited)


• Shawn Gonzalez known as Movie Theater Usher (uncredited)


• Cody C.J. Greene known as Tailgater (uncredited)


• Jae Greene known as Tailgater (uncredited)


• Matt Grochowski known as Ben Franklin Diner Patron (uncredited)


• Matthew James Gulbranson known as Father (uncredited)


• Andrea Havens known as Family Member (uncredited)


• Ian Jarrell known as Business Man (uncredited)


• Dennis Jeantet known as Singing Eagles Fan / Ballroom Spectator (uncredited)


• Kirk Kelly known as Painted Eagles Fan #2 (uncredited)


• Benjamin Kerr known as Dance Competition Spectator (uncredited)


• JaQuinley Kerr known as Spectator (uncredited)


• David Kneeream known as Movie-goer (uncredited)


• Michael J. Kraycik known as Landscaper (uncredited)


• Marty Krzywonos known as Tailgater (uncredited)


• Tom Leonard known as Dance Contest Spectator (uncredited)


• Raymond Mamrak known as Tailgate fan (uncredited)


• Montana Marks known as Bikini Tailgater (uncredited)


• Erica Lynne Marszalek known as Dance Competition Spectator (uncredited)


• Jeni Miller known as Sexy Girl at Halloween Party (uncredited)


• Carol Anne Mueller known as Dance Competition Spectator (uncredited)


• Jason Mullen known as Dance Competition Spectator (uncredited)


• Luis Pacheco known as Giants Fan (uncredited)


• Charles Pendelton known as Recital Guest (uncredited)


• Jerry Perna known as Guy in Group Therapy (uncredited)


• Chuck Rayner known as Painted-Chest Eagles Fan #20 (uncredited)


• Vincent Riviezzo known as Giants Fan (uncredited)


• Rick Russo known as Banquet Attendee (uncredited)


• Sherri X. Russo known as Eagles Fan / Tights Girl (uncredited)


• Michelle Santiago known as Eagles Fan (uncredited)


• Lindsay Schnebly known as Football Play By Play Announcer (voice) (uncredited)


• Ryan Shank known as Bartender (uncredited)


• Kenny Shapiro known as Hotel Guest (uncredited)


• Rita Soto known as Spectator (uncredited)


• Will Souders known as Orderly (uncredited)


• Samantha Steffen known as Teen Fan / Pedestrian (uncredited)


• Susanne Sulby known as Bald Man's Wife (uncredited) (as Susanne Case-Sulby)


• Randy Louis Swiren known as Group Therapy Patient (uncredited)


• Nikki Corinne Thomas known as Dancer #3 (uncredited) (as Nikki Corinne)


• Joseph Tornatore known as Painted Eagles Fan (uncredited)


• Barbara Tutolo known as Upscale Dance Spectator (uncredited)


• Ryan Tygh known as Zombie Guy (uncredited)


• Thomas Walton known as Giants Suck – Fan (uncredited)


• Volieda Webb known as Gate Guard Carla (uncredited)


• Jen Weissenberg known as Tomboy Girl (uncredited)


• Mike Wilson known as Eagles Tailgater (uncredited)

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• Diane Dixon known as hair stylist


• Diane Heller known as co-key makeup artist


• Lori McCoy-Bell known as department head hairstylist


• Janeen Schreyer known as makeup department head


• Carla White known as makeup artist: Robert DeNiro

Art Department:

• Scott Anderson known as assistant art director


• Krzysztof J. Bratun known as scenic foreman


• Eric de Jesus known as scenic artist


• Elizabeth Duby known as scenic artist


• Marjorie Eber known as art department coordinator


• Samantha Higgins known as lead scenic industrial


• Keith Hockins known as scenic artist


• April Hodick known as art department coordinator: pre-production


• Dave Kellom known as art department production assistant


• Paul Maiello known as construction coordinator


• Janice E. Manser known as draper


• Vinny Mazzarella known as property master


• Niles Norton known as carpenter


• Sharon Potts known as assistant property master


• Kate Stewart known as construction assistant


• Nell Stifel known as charge scenic


• Linda Yeckley known as camera scenic

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Production Companies:

• Weinstein Company, The (presents)


• Mirage Enterprises

Other Companies:

• ARRI / Camera Service Center  camera equipment provided by


• ARRI / Camera Service Center  grip and lighting equipment


• Pivotal Post  Avid HD editing equipment provided by


• Sam Hurwitz Productions  electronic press kit production


• Stone Management  product placement


• Studio Line  post-production sound services: ISDN/ADR


• The Cimarron Group  poster design (uncredited)

Distributors:

• A-Film Distribution (2013) (Netherlands) (theatrical)


• Alliance Films (2012) (Canada) (theatrical)


• Future Film (2013) (Finland) (theatrical)


• StudioCanal (2013) (France) (theatrical)


• Weinstein Company, The (2012) (USA) (theatrical)


• Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (2013) (Switzerland) (all media)


• Aurum Producciones (2013) (Spain) (all media)


• IPA Asia Pacific (2012) (Thailand) (all media)


• Midget Entertainment (2012) (Denmark) (all media)


• Tanweer Films (2012) (Bangladesh) (all media)


• Tanweer Films (2012) (Bhutan) (all media)


• Tanweer Films (2012) (India) (all media)


• Tanweer Films (2012) (Maldives) (all media)


• Tanweer Films (2012) (Nepal) (all media)


• Tanweer Films (2012) (Pakistan) (all media)


• Tanweer Films (2012) (Sri Lanka) (all media)

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Special Effects:

• DIVE (visual effects by)

Visual Effects by:

• Bryan Baker known as visual effects editor: DIVE


• Chris Chalaire known as digital paint: DDMG


• Alexander Costa known as digital paint: DDMG


• Kevin Fanning known as visual effects artist


• Victor Manuel Fernandez known as digital paint: DDMG


• Jeremy Fernsler known as visual effects artist


• John Kearns known as digital restoration (as John D. Kearns)


• Holt Lindenberger known as visual effects coordinator


• Tyler Lockard known as visual effects artist


• Bob Lowery known as visual effects executive producer: Dive


• Ed Mendez known as visual effects supervisor: DIVE


• Colton Miller known as visual effects artist


• Matthew Robertson known as visual effects artist


• Andrew Stillinger known as digital paint: DDMG


• Wilson Tang known as digital restoration

Release Date:

• Canada 8 September 2012 (Toronto International Film Festival)


• USA 4 October 2012 (Mill Valley Film Festival)


• USA 5 October 2012 (Hamptons International Film Festival)


• USA 20 October 2012 (Austin Film Festival)


• USA 8 November 2012 (St. Louis International Film Festival)


• USA 16 November 2012 (limited)


• Canada 21 November 2012


• Ireland 21 November 2012


• UK 21 November 2012


• USA 21 November 2012


• Russia 22 November 2012


• Estonia 23 November 2012


• Iceland 23 November 2012


• Portugal 6 December 2012


• India 7 December 2012


• Lithuania 14 December 2012


• Germany 3 January 2013


• Turkey 4 January 2013


• Hungary 10 January 2013


• Norway 11 January 2013


• Spain 11 January 2013


• Italy 24 January 2013


• France 30 January 2013


• Australia 31 January 2013


• Greece 31 January 2013


• New Zealand 31 January 2013


• Brazil 1 February 2013


• Bulgaria 8 February 2013


• Chile 14 February 2013


• Argentina 21 February 2013


• Sweden 22 February 2013


• Belgium 27 February 2013


• Netherlands 28 February 2013


• Denmark 25 April 2013

MPAA: Rated R for language and some sexual content/nudity

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Silver Linings Playbook (2012)