Comedy ·Family ·Romance · United States of America · 1998 · 2h 8m

The Parent Trap

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Director
Nancy Meyers
Cast
Lindsay Lohan as Hallie Parker / Annie James Dennis Quaid as Nick Parker Natasha Richardson as Elizabeth James Elaine Hendrix as Meredith Blake Lisa Ann Walter as Chessy Simon Kunz as Martin
Crew
Dean Cundey — Director of Photography Stephen A. Rotter — Editor Alan Silvestri — Original Music Composer Nancy Meyers — Screenplay David Swift — Screenplay Charles Shyer — Screenplay
Tagline

Twice the Fun, Double the Trouble.

Synopsis

Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.

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Mood & Themes
californiasummer camptwin sisterremakematchmakingfamily reunionwedding dressgold diggertwins separated at birthidentity swapfather daughter reuniondivorced parents
Key Collaborators
Nancy Meyers Director Dean Cundey Director of Photography Stephen A. Rotter Editor Alan Silvestri Original Music Composer Nancy Meyers Screenplay David Swift Screenplay Charles Shyer Screenplay Erich Kästner Novel Charles Shyer Producer Dean Tavoularis Production Design Penny Rose Costume Design
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