Be Cool

Be Cool (2005)

Timing: 1:58 (118 min)

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Release date

2005-03-04

Country

United States

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Double Feature Films, Jersey Films, Nina Saxon Film Design

Genre

Comedy, Crime

Budget

$53 000 000

Revenue

$95 216 369

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Director

F. Gary Gray

Actors

John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, Cedric the Entertainer, Dwayne Johnson, André 3000, Steven Tyler, Robert Pastorelli, Christina Milian, Paul Adelstein
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Scenario

Producer

Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, David Nicksay, Elmore Leonard, F. Gary Gray, Michael Siegel

Operator

Jeffrey L. Kimball

Composer

John Powell

Artist

Audition

Sheila Jaffe, Georgianne Walken

Editing

Sheldon Kahn
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• The scene with John Travolta and Uma Thurman at the NBA game was filmed at the Staples Center during the basketball game between the Lakers and the Sacramento Kings on February 26, 2004. Although the Lakers win in the film, they actually lost that day, with a score of 101 to 103.
• The painting is Robert Pastorelli's last work. He died from an accidental drug overdose during film production.
• Jennifer Connelly, Charlize Theron, Naomi Watts, and Halle Berry were considered for the role of Edi Aten.
• John Travolta himself suggested Uma Thurman for the role of Edi Aten. According to the actor, he really wanted to "revive" their iconic pairing from "Pulp Fiction".
• Brett Ratner was initially the frontrunner to direct. Ratner soon confirmed his interest in the project, but only if the film's shooting schedule didn't interfere with the production of "Rush Hour 3." Later, other information surfaced: F. Gary Gray was now the leading contender for the director's chair, and his candidacy ultimately prevailed.
• The episode featuring Aerosmith's concert and Christina Milian's character was filmed on stage at the Tweeter Center amphitheater in Mansfield, Massachusetts on June 24, 2004 – a real concert by the rock band.
• Joe Pesci was cast in the film even before shooting began. However, for unknown reasons, he left the project after filming had started.