

WHY BE YOURSELF WHEN YOU CAN BE SOMEBODY ELSE?
Wrongly accused of physically abusing a fellow actor, starving thespians Arthur and Maurice find themselves pursued by the law aboard a cruise ship.
Ratings
3.5
Cast

Oliver Platt
Maurice

Stanley Tucci
Arthur
Walker Jones
Maitre D'
Jessica Walling
Attractive Woman
David Lipman
Baker in Kramer's Pastries

E. Katherine Kerr
Gertrude in "Hamlet"
George Guidall
Claudius in "Hamlet"

William Hill
Bernardo in "Hamlet"

Alfred Molina
Sir Jeremy Burtom

Michael Emerson
Burtom's Assistant

Jack O'Connell
Stage Manager

Matt Malloy
Mike / Laertes in "Hamlet"
Ted Blumberg
Francisco in "Hamlet"

Lili Taylor
Lily 'Lil'

Tony Shalhoub
Voltri, First Mate

Teagle F. Bougere
Sheik

Elizabeth Bracco
Pancetta Leaky

Steve Buscemi
Happy Franks

Allison Janney
Maxine (Max)

Matt McGrath
Detective Marco

Richard Jenkins
Johnny Leguard (Frenchman)

Isabella Rossellini
The Veiled Queen

Campbell Scott
Meistrich

Billy Connolly
Mr. Sparks, the Tennis Pro

Dana Ivey
Mrs. Essendine

Hope Davis
Emily Essendine

Arden Myrin
Stewardess with Luggage

Allan Corduner
Captain
Christopher Pomeroy
Steward
Sarah McCord
Stewardess with the Queen

Lewis J. Stadlen
Bandleader

Phyllis Somerville
Woman at Bar with Pills

Amy Hohn
Woman with Captain

Michael Higgins
Older Man who Drops Dead

Ken Costigan
Bartender with Big Glass

Woody Allen
Audition Director (uncredited)

Pasquale Cajano
Shipmate (uncredited)

Gregg Gilmore
Drummer (uncredited)

Kris Murphy
The Escort (uncredited)
Craig Watkinson
Shipmate (uncredited)
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Details
Release Date
1998-10-02
Runtime
101 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
Production Companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Countries
Genres
Comedy