Confessions of a Womanizer
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| Directed by | Miguel Ali |
| Written by | Miguel Ali |
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| Cinematography | Erick M. Crespo |
| Edited by | Brad E. Wilhite |
| Music by | Leland Cox |
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| Distributed by | Harbor House Films |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Confessions of a Womanizer (also known as Confessions of a Sex Addict) is a 2014 American comedy-drama film directed and written by Miguel Ali[1] and starring Gary Busey, C. Thomas Howell, Andrew Lawrence, and Jillian Rose Reed.
Story
[edit]Richie (Andrew Lawrence) is an arrogant guy whose only priority is a new girl every week, until he finds himself in a real relationship with Megan (Jillian Rose Reed).[2] It causes him to confess his womanizing and how it was sparked by a scar caused years ago. His new best friend, Ginger, a transgender prostitute, helps bring these wounds to the surface.
Cast
[edit]- Gary Busey as Gary
- C. Thomas Howell as Tony
- Andrew Lawrence as Ritchie
- Andrew Miller and Jakob Miller as Young Ritchie
- Jillian Rose Reed as Megan
- Kelly Mantle as Ginger
- Nosheen Phoenix as Jasmine
- Andrew Caldwell as Matt
- Nikki Bella and Brie Bella as Erica and Sally
- Patricia de Leon as Patricia
Production
[edit]In September 2012, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Jillian Rose Reed would star as Richie's love interest.[2] Filming took place at the Silver Dream Factory Studio in Laguna Hills, California, and at the Harbor House Diner in Sunset Beach, California.
Opening
[edit]Confessions of a Womanizer opened nationwide with AMC Theatres on October 14, 2016.[3]
Awards
[edit]Confessions of a Womanizer screened at 30 film festivals and won 10 awards.[4] Kelly Mantle, who is genderfluid, made history when the film's producers sought both supporting actor and supporting actress consideration for their performance and The Academy granted the request.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Confessions of a Womanizer". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ a b Philiana Ng (September 12, 2012). "'Awkward' Actress to Star in Indie Relationship Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
- ^ "Home". ConfessionsofaWomanizer.com.
- ^ "Film Festivals & Awards | Confessions of a Womanizer". Archived from the original on 2016-10-11. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
- ^ Tapley, Kristopher (9 December 2016). "Gender-Fluid Actor Kelly Mantle Makes Oscar History". Variety. Retrieved 10 December 2016.