Whatever Works
Released
June 19, 2009
Runtime: 1h 32m
Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."
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Cast & Crew
Larry David
Boris Yellnikoff
Evan Rachel Wood
Melodie St. Ann Celestine
Michael McKean
Joe - Boris' Friend #3
Conleth Hill
Leo Brockman
Patricia Clarkson
Marietta
Ed Begley Jr.
John
Carolyn McCormick
Jessica
Henry Cavill
Randy James
John Gallagher Jr.
Perry
Christopher Evan Welch
Howard
Adam Brooks
Boris' Friend #1
Lyle Kanouse
Boris' Friend #2
- CD
Clifford Lee Dickson
Boy on Street
Yolonda Ross
Boy's Mother
Samantha Bee
Chess Mother
Marcia DeBonis
Lady at Chinese Restaurant
- WC
Willa Cuthrell-Tuttleman
Chess Girl
- NP
Nicole Patrick
Perry's Friend
Woody Allen
Director
Woody Allen
Writer
Media
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