Feature film — 2013
Seduced and Abandoned (2013)
SEDUCED AND ABANDONED combines acting legend Alec Baldwin with director James Toback as they lead us on a troublesome and often hilarious journey of raising financing for their next feature film. Moving from director to financier to star actor, the two players provide us with a unique look behind the curtain at the world's biggest and most glamourous film festival, shining a light on the bitter-sweet relationship filmmakers have with Cannes and the film business. Featuring insights from directors Martin Scorsese, 'Bernando Bertolucci' and Roman Polanski; actors Ryan Gosling and Jessica Chastain and a host of film distribution luminaries.
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Director: James Toback
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James Toback
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Alec Baldwin
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Bérénice Bejo
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Bernardo Bertolucci
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James Caan
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Jessica Chastain
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Francis Ford Coppola
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Ryan Gosling
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Diane Kruger
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Brett Ratner
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Roman Polanski
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Martin Scorsese
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