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First aired: 2004

Eccentric author Mort Rainey (Johnny Depp) finds his life spiralling out of control. With a drinking problem and a cigarette habit he can't shake, Mort can barely function when his wife (Maria Bello) leaves him and he abandons his work. In the midst of his anguish, a deranged man, John Shooter, (John Turturro) appears at Mort's New York cabin, claiming that Mort has plagiarized one of his stories. As his wife pushes Mort to finalize their divorce and Shooter systematically destroys his life, he struggles to restore order to an increasingly insane situation.
Playing off of Turturro who is superb as the crazed, Gothic Shooter, Johnny Depp shines in his role with a quirky, brilliant performance. The mannerisms he brings to Mort, such as a problem with a clenched jaw, makes the author's descent into madness compelling and believable.



Director/s

David Koepp

Writer/s

Stephen King (novel)
David Koepp (screenplay)



Cast

Johnny Depp Mort Rainey
John Turturro John Shooter
Maria Bello Amy Rainey
Timothy Hutton Ted Milner
Charles S. Dutton Ken Karsch
Len Cariou Sheriff Dave Newsome
Joan Heney Mrs. Garvey
John Dunn-Hill Tom Greenleaf (as John Dunn Hill)
Vlasta Vrana Fire Chief Wickersham
Matt Holland Detective Bradley
Gillian Ferrabee Fran Evans
Bronwen Mantel Greta Bowie
Elizabeth Marleau Juliet Stoker
Kyle Allatt Busboy
Richard Jutras Motel Manager
Kevin Woodhouse Public Works Guy
Vito DeFilippo Public Works Guy
Sarah Allen Sheriff's Niece
Isabelle Champeau Photojournalist (uncredited)





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