Weather Man, The
Clever and insightful movie on the subject of growing-up in upper middle class America. Dave Spritz, a weatherman without meteorological qualifications in Chicago, is confronted with his own rage that life hasn’t proceeded as he had planned. A talented man who finds it difficult to see his own talent because he compares himself with his Pulitzer winning, distant father is at a low ebb. Not to mention that “fans” delight in recognizing him on the street and throwing food at him. The other problems in his life, an angry ex-wife, a daughter bullied at school and a son just leaving rehab don’t help. And Spritz would really rather just think about sex. Through finding a hobby, connecting with his dying father and standing by his kids we see the character grow and become a hero.
Title: Weather Man, The
Release Date: 2005
Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Directors: Verbinski, Gore
- Actors:
- Cage, Nicolas as David Spritz
- Caine, Michael as Robert Spritzel
- Davis, Hope as Noreen
- de la Peña, Gemmenne as Shelly
- Hoult, Nicholas as Mike
- Rispoli, Michael as Russ
- Bellows, Gil as Don
- McConnell, Judith as Lauren
- Marrs, Chris as DMV Guy
- Facklis, Dina as Andrea
- Brooks, DeAnna N.J. as Clerk
- Moody, Sia A. as Nurse
- Van Swearingen, Guy as Nipper Guy
- Pina, Alejandro as Fast Food Employee
- Bubala, Jackson as Fast Food Child