In the Company of Men (1997)

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Synopsis of In the Company of Men

Two frustrated young executives vent their pent-up rage via a childish prank and end up paying a price in this psychological black comedy, the feature-film debut of writer-director Neil LaBute. Former college buddies Chad (Aaron Eckhart) and Howard (Matt Malloy) are in their early 30s and work in the same company. One day the two encounter each other in the men's executive washroom and begin expressing their mutual frustration regarding their lack of rapid advancement at work and their most recent bad luck with women. In hopes of gaining revenge against the fairer sex and bolstering their battered egos, the two hatch a nasty scheme to be enacted over an upcoming six-week-long business trip: Find a vulnerable young woman to court, slather with affection, and then callously dump. They choose a lovely, hearing-impaired typist named Christine (Stacey Edwards), a woman who hasn't dated in many years. Not realizing that she is about to be the metaphorical mouse between a pair of hungry cats, she laps up the sudden attention, but in no time it becomes apparent that Chad is the man she prefers. When Howard discovers this, it creates escalating tension between the two men who begin playing more psychological games, not only with hapless Christine, but also with each other. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

97 mins

Complete Cast of In the Company of Men

Director(s):

Neil LaBute

Writer(s):

Neil LaBute

Producer(s):

Stephen Pevner, Mark Archer

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Not For Children, Adult Situations, Adult Language)

Categories:

Independent Films, Drama

• 1997 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Debut Performance
• 1997 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best First Screenplay
• 1997 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best First Film
• 1997 - Sundance Film Festival - Filmmaker's Trophy: Dramatic

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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