Parasite
2019 · Comedy · Thriller
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Film / 2005
Thank You for Smoking
Directed by
Jason Reitman
Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.
The story
Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.
Cast
Aaron EckhartNick Naylor
Maria BelloPolly Bailey
Cameron BrightJoey Naylor
Adam BrodyJack
Sam ElliottLorne Lutch
Katie HolmesHeather Holloway
Rob LoweJeff Megall
William H. MacySenator Ortolan Finistirre
Robert DuvallThe Captain
David KoechnerBobby Jay Bliss
J.K. SimmonsBR
Kim DickensJill Naylor
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Connie RayPearl
Joan LundenJoan Lunden
Mary Jo SmithSue Maclean
Todd LouisoRon Goode
Jeff WitzkeKidnapper
Marianne MuellerleileTeacher
Jordan GarrettKid #2
Courtney Taylor BurnessKid #3
Daniel TravisBrad
Richard Speight Jr.Trainee
Renée GrahamTiffany
Timothy DowlingEGO Assistant
Dennis MillerDennis Miller
Terry JamesSki Mask #1
Marc ScizakSki Mask #2
Rachel ThorpFlighty Girl
Aaron LustigDoctor
Melora HardinInterviewer
Brian PalermoFBI Agent (voice)
Michael MantellDr. Meisenbach
Spencer GarrettSenator Lothridge
Earl BillingsSenator Dupree
Catherine ReitmanReporter #1
Sean Patrick MurphyReporter #2
David O. SacksOil Lobbyist
Nancy O'DellNancy Humphries O'Dell
Roy JenkinsDebate Moderator
Bruce FrenchGentleman #2
Christopher BuckleyMan at Metro Station (uncredited)
Dana E. GlaubermanHotel Phone Operator (voice) (uncredited)
Eva La DareFlight Attendant (uncredited)
Robert MalinaPeter (uncredited)
Aloma WrightGizelle (voice) (uncredited)
Elon MuskValet (uncredited)
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