My Man Is a Loser is a 2014 comedy film written and directed by comedian Mike Young.[1] Filming began in New York City in June 2012.[2] The film received a video on demand and limited theatrical release on July 25, 2014, by Lionsgate Films.[3][4][5][6]
| My Man Is a Loser | |
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| Directed by | Mike Young |
| Written by | Mike Young |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Harlan Bosmajian |
| Edited by | Phyllis Housen |
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Production companies | Step One Of Many Entertainment Imprint Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis edit
The film follows two married friends, Marty (Michael Rapaport) and Paul (Bryan Callen), who hire their single playboy friend Mike (John Stamos) to "help them get their mojo back" in order to save their marriages. Their plan backfires, leaving their wives unimpressed with their new personalities.[2][4][7]
Cast edit
- John Stamos as Mike, a "raunchy playboy".[2][1] Stamos joined the film in June 2012.[2] According to producer Eric Bamberger, Stamos was cast as a 40-something "ultimate playboy".[8]
- Michael Rapaport as Marty and Bryan Callen as Paul, two friends trying to save their marriages.[2][4][7]
- Tika Sumpter as Clarissa, Mike's bartender[4]
Promotion edit
Step One of Many Entertainment plans a heavily digitally-media-oriented promotion strategy for the film, focused on Twitter and Facebook. The company states that it expects My Man Is a Loser to be "the heaviest digitally promoted Independent film to date".[5][7]
References edit
- ^ a b Sanford, Nicholas (2012-07-02). "CDL Exclusive: Interview with 'My Man is a Loser' Writer and Director Mike Young". Celeb Dirty Laundry.
- ^ a b c d e Patten, Dominic (2012-06-12). "John Stamos Joins 'My Man Is A Loser'". Deadline Hollywood. PMC.
- ^ "Exclusive: The Poster for My Man is a Loser, Featuring John Stamos". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
- ^ a b c d Talmon, Noelle (2012-07-13). "John Stamos, Michael Rapaport & Tika Sumpter Talk 'My Man Is A Loser'". Starpulse.
- ^ a b "Step One of Many Entertainment". 2012.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (2012-06-27). "Distribution: SPC, Woody Allen reunite". Screen Daily.
- ^ a b c Shaw, Lucas (2012-05-26). "Michael Rapaport, 'Hangover' Actor Bryan Callen Star in 'My Man Is A Loser'". The Wrap.
- ^ Scordo, Lizbeth (2012-06-27). "John Stamos: Don't call him Casanova". omg!.
