Movie "The Extra Man" (2010)

    Movie's ratings

    " A sexless new comedy"
    Country
    Spoken Language
    Runtime 1 hr 47 min
    Budget $7 000 000
    Premiere: World $649 626 January 27, 2011
    USA $453 377
    Other countries $196 249
    Box Office – Budget – $6 350 374
    Premiere: USA $453 377 January 25, 2010
    theaters 33
    rollout 155 days
    Digital: World November 16, 2010
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    Description

    A man who escorts wealthy widows in New York’s Upper East Side takes a young aspiring playwright under his wing.

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    The Book Behind the Film "The Extra Man" (2010)

    About the Book

    The film "The Extra Man" is based on the novel of the same name by Jonathan Ames. The book is a comedic exploration of the life of a young man who moves to New York City and becomes involved in the eccentric world of an older gentleman who escorts wealthy women to social events.

    About the Author

    Jonathan Ames is an American author known for his humorous and often autobiographical writing style. He has written several novels and collections of essays, and his work often explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the absurdities of modern life.

    Book to Film Adaptation

    The film adaptation of "The Extra Man" stays relatively true to the spirit of the book, capturing its quirky humor and the unique dynamic between the characters. However, as with many adaptations, certain elements and subplots from the novel were altered or omitted to fit the cinematic format. The film focuses on the main storyline and the relationship between the protagonist and his mentor, maintaining the essence of Jonathan Ames's original work.

    Production

    Filming took place in New York City between the end of February and the beginning of April 2009.

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