Whatever (1998): Cast & Box Office
Whatever is a 1998 drama starring Frederic Forrest as Mr. Chaminski, Chad Morgan and Gary Wolf. It is based on Whatever by Michel Houellebecq and Paul Hammond. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $307,037 worldwide on a $1 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $307K
- budget
- $1M
English What Is Whatever About?
The premise of Whatever without spoilers, adapted from Whatever by Michel Houellebecq and Paul Hammond.
Set in 1981, amid the “just say no” era, a New Jersey teenager on the brink of adulthood dreams of becoming a successful artist in New York. She becomes immersed in the reckless pre‑AIDS world of casual sex and drug use, leaving her future increasingly uncertain.
Whatever Cast & Characters
Frederic Forrest leads the cast as Mr. Chaminski, with Chad Morgan as Brenda Talbot and Gary Wolf as Eddie.
- Frederic Forrest as Mr. Chaminski
- Chad Morgan as Brenda Talbot
- Gary Wolf as Eddie
- Tony Torn as Mr. Stanley
Also Starring in Whatever
· 18 more- Liza Weil Anna Stockard
- Sean O'Brien Mr. Tibbets
- Kathryn Rossetter Carol Stockard
- Lenora Nemetz Principal
- Frank Licato Real Estate Agent
- Zach Chapman Gus
- Peter Gannon Henry Talbot
- Marc Riffon Martin
- John Gleeson Connolly John Woods
- Dan Montano Zak
- Trey Compton Sam
- Jim Neville Rob
- Destiny Matranga Lynn
- Michelle Yahn Principal
- Harold G. Herthum Howard
- Charlie Schroeder Tom
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- Susan Skoog Roxanne
- Ed Mattson Danny Boy
Whatever Box Office & Budget
Whatever grossed $307,037 worldwide on a $1 million budget, 31% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$307K
31% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $307K
- Budget
- $1M
Cars in Whatever
11 cars on screen, including the 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 and the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible.
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1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Important role -
1982 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Minor role -
Dodge Diplomat Minor role -
MCI MC-9 Minor role
Whatever Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Ragazze contro” and “Каквото ще да става”.
- Also known as
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- Ragazze contro
- Каквото ще да става
- Yanlış Yol
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Whatever FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Whatever, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Whatever?
Whatever runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Whatever released?
Whatever was released on July 10, 1998.
Who is in the cast of Whatever?
Whatever stars Frederic Forrest as Mr. Chaminski, Chad Morgan as Brenda Talbot and Gary Wolf as Eddie, among 22 credited actors.
How much did Whatever make at the box office?
Whatever grossed $307,037 worldwide on a budget of $1 million.
Is Whatever based on a book?
Yes. Whatever is adapted from Whatever by Michel Houellebecq and Paul Hammond.
Does Whatever have a post-credit scene?
No. Whatever has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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