Trial and Error (1997): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Trial and Error is a 1997 romantic comedy directed by Jonathan Lynn, starring Jeff Daniels as Charles Tuttle, Lawrence Pressman and Michael Richards. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $14.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Lynn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Trial and Error About?
The premise of Trial and Error without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The 2nd most outrageous trial of the century An actor poses as a lawyer to help his sick friend, and problems develop.
Trial and Error Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- farce
- actor
- posing as a lawyer
- fiance fiancee relationship
- los angeles california
- lawyer
- corporate lawyer
- father daughter relationship
- boss's daughter
- best man
- friend
- friendship
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- buddy
- fraud
- class action suit
- desert
- stag party
- district attorney
- drink
- drinking
- surprise party
- female district attorney
- female lawyer
- impostor lawyer
- waitress
- female pedal pumping
- judicial system
- court
- jury trial
- con man
- gambling
- law
- courtroom
- judge
- trial
- barroom
- nevada
- fistfight
- deception
- independent film
Trial and Error Cast & Characters
Jeff Daniels leads the cast as Charles Tuttle, with Lawrence Pressman as Whitfield and Michael Richards as Richard Rietti. Directed by Jonathan Lynn; 21 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jonathan Lynn
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Jeff Daniels as Charles Tuttle - Lawrence Pressman as Whitfield
- Michael Richards as Richard Rietti
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Rip Torn as Benny Gibbs
Also Starring in Trial and Error
· 17 more- Austin Pendleton Judge Paul Z. Graff
- Charlize Theron Billie Tyler
- Ali Wentworth Tiffany
- Jessica Steen Elizabeth
- Jennifer Coolidge Jacqueline
- Max Casella Dr. Brown
- Dale Dye Dr. Stone
- Rachel Winfree Mrs. Sussex
- Kenneth White Hank Crabbit
- Kelly Perine Kurt
- Mark Davenport Eric
- Michelle Bonilla Court Reporter
- McNally Sagal Charles' Assistant
- Zaid Farid Bailiff
- Ken Magee Clerk
- Keith Mills Buck Norman
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- Rick LaFond Phil
Trial and Error Plot Summary
What happens in Trial and Error from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charlie Tuttle, Jeff Daniels, has just earned a partnership at the successful law firm Whitfield and Morris. His boss and future father-in-law sends him to Paradise Bluff, Nevada, to request a continuance in a mail-fraud case involving a cousin-in-law who is likely to be found guilty. But the timing clashes with Charlie’s bachelor party, setting up a clash between career pressure and personal celebration.
Full summary
The whole story of Trial and Error, scene by scene
Trial and Error Box Office
Trial and Error grossed $14.6 million worldwide. $13.6 million came from the US and Canada and $995,740 (7%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.6M
- US & Canada
- $13.6M
- International
- $995.7K
Trial and Error Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Trial and Error.
How Well Do You Know Trial and Error?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the lawyer who is sent to Paradise Bluff to request a continuance?
Cars in Trial and Error
8 cars on screen, including the 1966 International Harvester Scout and the 1994 Jaguar XJS XJ77.
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1966 International Harvester Scout Main role -
1994 Jaguar XJS XJ77 Main role -
1986 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Classic Important role -
1995 Chevrolet C-1500 Minor role
Trial and Error Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Noch Dümmer” and “No pierdas el juicio”.
- Also known as
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- Noch Dümmer
- No pierdas el juicio
- Процесс и ошибка
- Le Plus Fou des Deux
- Ancora più scemo
- ניסוי וטעייה
- În rol de avocat
- Проби и грешки
- Egyedül nem megy
- Prawem na lewo
- Μια δοκιμή θα σας πείσει
- Судова помилка
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- Rätt och galet
- 트라이얼쇼
- 冒牌代言人
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Trial and Error FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Trial and Error, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Trial and Error?
Trial and Error runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Trial and Error released?
Trial and Error was released on May 30, 1997.
Who directed Trial and Error?
Trial and Error was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
More films by Jonathan Lynn Who is in the cast of Trial and Error?
Trial and Error stars Jeff Daniels as Charles Tuttle, Lawrence Pressman as Whitfield and Michael Richards as Richard Rietti, among 21 credited actors.
How much did Trial and Error make at the box office?
Trial and Error grossed $14.6 million worldwide ($13.6 million domestic, $995,740 international).
Does Trial and Error have a post-credit scene?
No. Trial and Error has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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