Comedy ·Drama ·Music · United States of America · 1994 · 1h 55m

I'll Do Anything

Director

Cast

Nick Nolte as Matt Hobbs Whittni Wright as Jeannie Hobbs Albert Brooks as Burke Adler Julie Kavner as Nan Mulhanney Joely Richardson as Cathy Breslow Tracey Ullman as Beth Hobbs

Crew

Michael Ballhaus — Director of Photography Richard Marks — Editor Hans Zimmer — Original Music Composer Prince — Original Music Composer James L. Brooks — Writer James L. Brooks — Producer

Tagline

She's the most maddening female he's ever met. And she's only six years old.

Synopsis

Matt Hobbs is a talented but unsuccessful actor. When estranged (and strange) ex-wife Beth dumps their daughter Jeannie on Matt, father and daughter have a lot of adjusting to do. His budding relationship with attractive production assistant Cathy Breslow is made complicated, while the precocious child is overly accustomed to getting her own way. Matt eventually faces the choice of family vs career in a particularly difficult way.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

parent child relationship unsuccessful

Key Collaborators

James L. Brooks Director Michael Ballhaus Director of Photography Richard Marks Editor Hans Zimmer Original Music Composer Prince Original Music Composer James L. Brooks Writer James L. Brooks Producer Polly Platt Producer Stephen J. Lineweaver Production Design Marlene Stewart Costume Design

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