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Puccini for Beginners

  • 2006
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
2.5K
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Gretchen Mol, Justin Kirk, and Elizabeth Reaser in Puccini for Beginners (2006)
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ComedyRomance

A recently-single New York writer finds herself in two surprising and complicated relationships.A recently-single New York writer finds herself in two surprising and complicated relationships.A recently-single New York writer finds herself in two surprising and complicated relationships.

  • Director
    • Maria Maggenti
  • Writer
    • Maria Maggenti
  • Stars
    • Ken Barnett
    • Julianne Nicholson
    • Brian Letscher
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Maria Maggenti
    • Writer
      • Maria Maggenti
    • Stars
      • Ken Barnett
      • Julianne Nicholson
      • Brian Letscher
    • 17User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Top cast44

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    Ken Barnett
    Ken Barnett
    • Catering Boss
    Julianne Nicholson
    Julianne Nicholson
    • Samantha
    Brian Letscher
    Brian Letscher
    • Jeff
    Elizabeth Reaser
    Elizabeth Reaser
    • Allegra
    Gretchen Mol
    Gretchen Mol
    • Grace
    Justin Kirk
    Justin Kirk
    • Philip
    Tina Benko
    Tina Benko
    • Nell
    Kate Simses
    Kate Simses
    • Vivian
    Natalie Levin
    • Turandot
    • (as Natalie Havermeyer)
    Mimi Molligher
    • Woman in Elevator
    Maggie Moore
    • Woman in Park
    Craig Archibald
    Craig Archibald
    • Man in Park
    Yasu Suzuki
    Yasu Suzuki
    • Sushi Chef 1
    Yoshiro Kono
    Yoshiro Kono
    • Sushi Chef 2
    Jennifer Dundas
    Jennifer Dundas
    • Molly
    Nick Sullivan
    Nick Sullivan
    • Greg
    Mark Schulte
    • Cinema Box Office Attendant
    Helen Hanft
    Helen Hanft
    • Old Lady At Cinema
    • Director
      • Maria Maggenti
    • Writer
      • Maria Maggenti
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    User reviews17

    Featured review
    4/10

    central character flaw

    Nice NYC comic romp with a fatal flaw: central character just isn't likable. She's cheating, she's lying, she's whining, she only talks about herself -- so why is everyone falling all over her, aside from sex...

    Ms. Mol was a true bright spot in this film. Central character needed some of her charm and warmth -- both in writing and delivery.

    This was Closing Night film of a very successful 11th Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival with director and star Justin Kirk in attendance. It received a very warm reception.

    Filmed in 18 days 9/05 and doesn't look nearly as low budget as it was.
    • alanalantt
    • Oct 22, 2006
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Both Julianne Nicholson and Gretchen Mol have appeared in HBO show Boardwalk Empire.
    • Goofs
      Philip's clothing changes three times during his date to the opera with Allegra. When they leave for the opera, he is seen wearing jeans, a sweater and a suit jacket. Immediately after the opera, he is wearing a button-up shirt and khakis instead of his sweater and jeans. During dinner, Philip is seen wearing the sweater with the khakis while his jacket is hanging over the back of his chair.
    • Quotes

      Allegra: It's hell being alone.

      Woman on Bench: No honey, hell is other people.

    • Connections
      References The L Word (2004)

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    • Release date
      • February 7, 2007 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Triangle of Love
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Eden Wurmfeld Films
      • InDigEnt (Independent Digital Entertainment)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $89,464
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,380
      • Feb 4, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $110,864
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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