Just Write (1997): Cast & Plot
Just Write is a 1997 romantic comedy directed by Andrew Gallerani, starring Jeremy Piven as Harold McMurphy, Heath McLaughlin and Jeffrey D. Sams. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Andrew Gallerani
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Wind Chill Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Just Write About?
The premise of Just Write without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A comedy about falling in love… the write way A Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress.
Just Write Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- young
- actress
- writer
- hollywood
- script
- movie star
- writing a screenplay
- screenplay
- movie script
- script writer
- two word title
- male female relationship
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- real tv show shown in fictional situation
- los angeles california
- interracial friendship
- hollywood agent
- fame
- celebrity
- love
- film actress
- brunette
- aspiring writer
- independent film
Just Write Cast & Characters
Jeremy Piven leads the cast as Harold McMurphy, with Heath McLaughlin as Beverly Hills Cop and Jeffrey D. Sams as Sammy. Directed by Andrew Gallerani; 48 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrew Gallerani
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Jeremy Piven as Harold McMurphy - Heath McLaughlin as Beverly Hills Cop
- Jeffrey D. Sams as Sammy
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Wallace Shawn as Arthur Blake
Also Starring in Just Write
· 44 more- Sherilyn Fenn Amanda Clark
- JoBeth Williams Sidney Stone
- Callista Gallerani Girl with Hula-Hoop
- Gian-Mical Gallerani Boy with Yo-Yo
- Costas Mandylor Rich Adams
- Yeardley Smith Lulu
- Stephanie Miller Mr. Blake's Assistant
- Holland Taylor Emma Jeffreys
- Fred Olen Ray Couple at Mandalay
- Alex Rocco Harold's Father
- Josh Keaton Teenager on Trolley
- John Fleck Ex-CCI Agent / Bum
- Nancy McKeon Bride
- Todd Susman Priest
- Ed McMahon Luncheon Chairman
- Lou Cutell Man Guest at Luncheon
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- Kristin Dattilo Tourist #2
- Mimi Craven Sandy
- Marcy Goldman Psychologist at Luncheon
- Barbara Perry Mildred
- Jack Manning George
- Robert Nelson Fire-eater at Carnival
- Mary-Pat Green Teenager's Mother
- Dorian Gregory Valet at Mansion Party
- Anita Barone Carrie
- Bellina Logan Tory
- Mary Kathleen Gordon Bus Tourist
- Shari Eckert Tiffany
- Lindsey Brooke Tourist #1
- Brian To CCI Agent Underling
- Joycee Katz Bride's Mother
- Lara Bierner Whisperer at Party
- Anthony Galea Young Harold
- Cay Mohr Couple at Mandalay
- Susan Segal Writer at Bar
- Douglas Segal Writer at Bar
- Joseph Arsenault Joey Ace
- Michael Pointer CCI Security Guard
- John Haxby CCI Mail Clerk
- Bill Pugin Atilla the Hairdresser
- Rose Shumow Jewish Woman at Luncheon
- Jim Kreutzer Johnny Rockets Delivery Boy
- Anthony Carregal Pizza Hut Delivery Boy
- Naomi Leonard Morgan Party Guest
Just Write Plot Summary
What happens in Just Write from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Harold McMurphy, Jeremy Piven, is a single, 30-year-old Hollywood-obsessed tour bus driver in Beverly Hills who works for his father’s struggling tour company. He dreams of finding a perfect woman who will love him for who he is, despite his father’s insistence that he lower his standards.
One day, two tourists ask where they can see Hollywood stars, and Harold sends them to a chic Hollywood cafe where his best friend Danny, Jeffrey D. Sams, tends bar. While there, Harold overhears a man telling a woman that he is a writer represented by Arthur Blake, Wallace Shawn. He then spots Amanda Clark, Sherilyn Fenn, arguing with her agent Sidney Stone, JoBeth Williams. Amanda greets Harold warmly and asks for his feedback on a screenplay she’s shooting in.
Full summary
The whole story of Just Write, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Just Write?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the film's protagonist who works as a tour bus driver?
Just Write Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Sztárra bukva” and “Напиши сценарий”.
- Also known as
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- Sztárra bukva
- Напиши сценарий
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Just Write FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Just Write, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Just Write?
Just Write runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Just Write released?
Just Write was released on March 1, 1997.
Who directed Just Write?
Just Write was directed by Andrew Gallerani.
Who is in the cast of Just Write?
Just Write stars Jeremy Piven as Harold McMurphy, Heath McLaughlin as Beverly Hills Cop and Jeffrey D. Sams as Sammy, among 48 credited actors.
Does Just Write have a post-credit scene?
No. Just Write has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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