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Punch-Drunk Love
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
2002•1h 35m•R•★ 7.3
Comedy / Drama / Romance
Synopsis
A severely socially anxious, emotionally volatile plunger salesman tormented by his seven domineering sisters exploits a healthy-choice pudding frequent-flyer-mile airline promotion, falling in love with his sister's gentle coworker while battling an extortionist phone-sex mattress kingpin in Utah. Paul Thomas Anderson's Cannes Best Director-winning surreal romantic symphony starring Adam Sandler and Emily Watson with Jon Brion's percussive score.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson
WriterPaul Thomas Anderson
CinematographyRobert Elswit
MusicJon Brion
Principal Cast
Adam SandlerBarry Egan
Emily WatsonLena Leonard
Philip Seymour HoffmanDean Trumbell
Luis GuzmánLance
Mary Lynn RajskubElizabeth Egan
Robert SmigelWalter the Dentist
Jason AndrewsOperator Carter (voice)
Don McManusPlastic (voice)
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Runtime1h 35m (95 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioRevolution Studios • New Line Cinema
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