The Muse
In Goddess we trust.
Genres
Overview
With his career on the skids, a Hollywood screenwriter enlists the aid of a modern-day muse, who proves to test his patience.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
97 min
Release Date
1999-08-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
139
Vote Average
5.2
Albert Brooks
Steven Phillips
Sharon Stone
Sarah Little
Andie MacDowell
Laura Phillips
Jeff Bridges
Jack Warrick
Cybill Shepherd
Self
Monica Mikala
Julie Phillips
Jamie Alexis
Mary Phillips
Marnie Shelton
Jennifer
Catherine MacNeal
Anne
Mark Feuerstein
Josh Martin
Lorenzo Lamas
Lorenzo Lamas
Jennifer Tilly
Jennifer Tilly
Bradley Whitford
Hal
Skip O'Brien
Universal Studio Guard
Aude Charles
Spielberg Secretary #1
Ange Billman
Spielberg Secretary #2
Gannon Daniels
Spielberg Secretary #3
Jennie Ventriss
Older Secretary
Steven Wright
Stan Spielberg
Bobby Edner
Boy at Sarah's House
Stacey Travis
Phyllis
Michelle Crosby Jones
Tiffany Saleswoman
Paul C. Jenson
Four Seasons Porter
Steve Valentine
Four Seasons Assistant Manager
Greg Grunberg
Four Seasons Hotel Security
Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner
Alexandra Kaplan
Rob Reiner's Daughter
Steven Anthony Lawrence
Rob Reiner's Son
Wolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck
James Cameron
James Cameron
Jill Tobin
Female Attendant
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Mario Opinato
European Man
Walter Williamson
Bruno
Dakin Matthews
Dr. Jacobson
Concetta Tomei
Nurse Rennert
A.J. Orta
Boy in Cookie Store
Greg Bronson
Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
Phil Hawn
Tiffany Patron (uncredited)
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