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The Dilemma > Credits and Details
Directed by
Ron Howard Ron Howard  
Written by
Allan Loeb Allan Loeb ... written by
Cast
Vince Vaughn Vince Vaughn ... Ronny Valentine
Kevin James Kevin James ... Nick Brannen
Jennifer Connelly Jennifer Connelly ... Beth
Winona Ryder Winona Ryder ... Geneva
Channing Tatum Channing Tatum ... Zip
Queen Latifah Queen Latifah ... Susan Warner
Amy Morton Amy Morton ... Diane Popovich
Chelcie Ross Chelcie Ross ... Thomas Fern
Eduardo N. Martinez Eduardo N. Martinez ... Felix
Rance Howard Rance Howard ... Burt
Clint Howard Clint Howard ... Herbert Trimpy
Guy Van Swearingen Guy Van Swearingen ... Saul
Troy West Troy West ... Dr. Rosenstone
Laura Whyte Laura Whyte ... Sue
Grace Rex Grace Rex ... Cousin Betty
Mike McNamara Mike McNamara ... Cousin James
Rebecca Spence Rebecca Spence ... Jackie
Tim Rhoze Tim Rhoze ... Charles
Madison Dirks Madison Dirks ... B & V Worker
Michael Patrick Thornton Michael Patrick Thornton ... B & V Worker
Mimi Sagadin Mimi Sagadin ... B & V Worker
Sandy Marshall Sandy Marshall ... Medic at Gardens
Talulah Riley Talulah Riley ... Concept Car Spokesmodel
William Smillie William Smillie ... Poissonier
Jillian Burfete Jillian Burfete ... Restaurant Server
Katie Korby Katie Korby ... Restaurant Server
Catherine Bruzzini Catherine Bruzzini ... Restaurant Patron
Laura Cooper Laura Cooper ... Waitress
Mariko Hayashi-Hall Mariko Hayashi-Hall ... Vietnamese Parlor Owner
Cheryl Hamada Cheryl Hamada ... Vietnamese Parlor Worker
Gary Houston Gary Houston ... Camera Clerk
Wendy George Wendy George ... Store Clerk
Keith Kupferer Keith Kupferer ... Bank Customer
Kevin Bigley Kevin Bigley ... Bank Customer
Christina Anthony Christina Anthony ... Bank Customer
Philip Rayburn Smith Philip Rayburn Smith ... Gilbert
Elaine Robinson Elaine Robinson ... Mom
Noah Jerome Schwartz Noah Jerome Schwartz ... Son
Chanté René Linwood Chanté René Linwood ... El Train Patron (as Chante Linwood)
Kielor Roberts Kielor Roberts ... Diane's Son
Benjamin Toby Mullinkosson Benjamin Toby Mullinkosson ... Skate Rat
Nick Brade Nick Brade ... Skate Rat
Michael Trnka Michael Trnka ... Skate Rat
Karen Aldridge Karen Aldridge ... Receptionist
Gene Honda Gene Honda ... Shoot the Puck Announcer
Heidi Johanningmeier Heidi Johanningmeier ... Shoot the Puck Girl
Brennan Buhl Brennan Buhl ... Shoot the Puck Guy
William M. Connor William M. Connor ... Disgruntled Fan
Christopher Meister Christopher Meister ... Concession Stand Customer
Charlie Hilbrant Charlie Hilbrant ... Concession Stand Customer
Uncredited Cast
Lupe Aguirre Lupe Aguirre ... Juan
Tommy Bartlett Tommy Bartlett ... Chrysler Board Member
Monika Belcik Monika Belcik ... Background
Andre Bellos Andre Bellos ... Guy in Store
Darlene Benigno Darlene Benigno ... Blackhawks Fan
Jeff Botelho Jeff Botelho ... Car Show Attendee
DuShon Monique Brown DuShon Monique Brown ... Weiner Circle Worker
Joseph Canales Joseph Canales ... Chinatown Pedestrian
Stanley Coelho Stanley Coelho ... Gambler
Caprice Cole Caprice Cole ... Blackhawks Fan
Ross Compton Ross Compton ... Bar Patron
David Cosey David Cosey ... Bar Patron
Kelly Coughlin Kelly Coughlin ... Waitress / Pedestrian
Duke Czlonka Duke Czlonka ... Restaurant Patron
Joe DeBartolo Joe DeBartolo ... Blackhawks Fan
Donna Dunne Donna Dunne ... Woman at Dinner
Shannon Edwards Shannon Edwards ... Palm Garden Docent
Ashley-Lauren Elrod Ashley-Lauren Elrod ... Chrysler Auto Show Girl
Kelvin Felix Kelvin Felix ... Blackhawk Fan
Lisa Fenimore Lisa Fenimore ... Dance / Bar Patron
Jessica Starr Folger Jessica Starr Folger ... Blackhawks Fan
Nathan Geist Nathan Geist ... Young Chrysler Employee / Package Delivery Man / Dodge Stratus Guy / Blackhawks Fan
Adam Goodell Adam Goodell ... Pedestrian
Tom Hoads Tom Hoads ... Waiter
Dan Jacobson Dan Jacobson ... Extra
Lisa Junco Lisa Junco ... Business Woman in Chrysler Lobby
Megan Klehr Megan Klehr ... Auto Show Spokesmodel
Joe Kovach Joe Kovach ... Black Sweater Guy
Michael Kuster Michael Kuster ... Anniversary Party Family Member
Andrew Lee Andrew Lee ... Gambler
Matthew LeFevour Matthew LeFevour ... Ice Security
Ashley Lobo Ashley Lobo ... Hawks Ice Crew Girl
Bernadette Lords Bernadette Lords ... Jeep Auto Representative
Jamie Louachai Jamie Louachai ... Bar / Auto Show Patron
Lawrence G. Lozano Lawrence G. Lozano ... Auto Parts Dealer
Erin Luboff Erin Luboff ... Pedestrian
David Lunsford David Lunsford ... Bar Patron
Courtney Ann Luther Courtney Ann Luther ... Blackhawks Fan
Barbara Elizabeth Maleski Barbara Elizabeth Maleski ... Bar Patron
Dave McNulty Dave McNulty ... Businessman in Lobby
Samuel Meadows Samuel Meadows ... Back Room Poker Player
José María Mendiola José María Mendiola ... Car Expo Atendee
Steven Hugh Nelson Steven Hugh Nelson ... Blackhawks Fan
Jim Nieciecki Jim Nieciecki ... Pedestrian / Restaurant Patron
Amanda Nye Amanda Nye ... Art Student
Bryan C. Ordman Bryan C. Ordman ... Gardens Student
Christopher Pastenes Christopher Pastenes ... Weiner Circle Customer
Carmine Perrelli Carmine Perrelli ... Bar Patron
Eric Pierson Eric Pierson ... Bank Customer
Steven James Price Steven James Price ... Chrysler Executive With Brake Pad Keychain
Marc Radz Marc Radz ... Blackhawks Fan
Porche Robinson Porche Robinson ... Pedestrian
Daniel Rocha Daniel Rocha ... Pedestrian / Blackhawks Fan
Rachel Rodewald Rachel Rodewald ... Blackhawks Fan
Dylan Ryan Dylan Ryan ... Bar Patron
Aaron Sauerland Aaron Sauerland ... Blackhawks Fan
Adam Shalzi Adam Shalzi ... Blackhawks Fan
Meghan Shaughnessy Meghan Shaughnessy ... Spokesmodel
Walt Sloan Walt Sloan ... Chrysler Employee
Jason Stebbings Jason Stebbings ... El Train Rider
January Stern January Stern ... Chrysler Executive
Dennis Stewart Dennis Stewart ... Uncle
Stephanie Swearingen Stephanie Swearingen ... Car Show Attendee
Rich Tanis Rich Tanis ... Chrysler Review Board Member
Hadieh Tazangi Hadieh Tazangi ... Auto Show Waitress
Chris D. Thomas Chris D. Thomas ... Chrysler Executive
Jennifer Trotter Jennifer Trotter ... Restaurant Patron
Chas Valencia Chas Valencia ... Auto-Show Enthusiast / Little Chinatown Pedestrian / Stand-In
Marilyn Volkman Marilyn Volkman ... Business Executive
Estavion White Estavion White ... Blackhawk Fan
James Wierzbicki James Wierzbicki ... Blackhawks Fan
J.D. Won J.D. Won ... Auto Executive
Produced by
William M. Connor William M. Connor ... associate producer
Brian Grazer Brian Grazer ... producer
Todd Hallowell Todd Hallowell ... executive producer
Ron Howard Ron Howard ... producer
Kathleen McGill Kathleen McGill ... associate producer
Kim Roth Kim Roth ... executive producer
Victoria Vaughn Victoria Vaughn ... executive producer
Vince Vaughn Vince Vaughn ... producer
Louisa Velis Louisa Velis ... associate producer
Original Music by
Lorne Balfe Lorne Balfe  
Hans Zimmer Hans Zimmer  
Special Effects by
Michael Ahasay Michael Ahasay ... special effects foreman
Terry Baughman Terry Baughman ... special effects technician
David J. Chamerski David J. Chamerski ... special effects technician
Joe D. Mack Joe D. Mack ... special effects
Blake E. Matthys Blake E. Matthys ... special effects technician
John D. Milinac John D. Milinac ... special effects coordinator
James Topel James Topel ... special effects technician
Visual Effects by
Glenn Allen Glenn Allen ... visual effects producer
Matt Anderson Matt Anderson ... visual effects coordinator
Justin Ball Justin Ball ... visual effects supervisor
Ella Boliver Ella Boliver ... digital compositor
Charles Bunnag Charles Bunnag ... digital artist
Nicholas Cerniglia Nicholas Cerniglia ... digital artist
Patrick Clancey Patrick Clancey ... digital opticals
Matthew Conner Matthew Conner ... compositor
J. John Corbett J. John Corbett ... compositing supervisor
Christopher Cram Christopher Cram ... visual effects executive: Universal
Eran Dinur Eran Dinur ... senior compositor
Brendan Fitzgerald Brendan Fitzgerald ... cg supervisor
Richard Friedlander Richard Friedlander ... visual effects producer: Brainstorm Digital
Ryan Leonard Ryan Leonard ... compositor
Mark Lieberman Mark Lieberman ... digital compositor
James P. Noon James P. Noon ... tracking
Michael Queen Michael Queen ... digital compositor
David W. Reynolds David W. Reynolds ... digital compositor
Prateep Siamwalla Prateep Siamwalla ... tracking
Doug Spilatro Doug Spilatro ... visual effects
Xye Xye ... tracking
Jun Zhang Jun Zhang ... digital compositor
Stunts
David John Adamson David John Adamson ... precision driver
Robert G. Beck Robert G. Beck ... stunt performer
Jeff Bruno Jeff Bruno ... stunt safety
Joe Bucaro III Joe Bucaro III ... stunt coordinator
Brad Carmody Brad Carmody ... precision driver
Aaron Crippen Aaron Crippen ... precision driver / stunts
Tobiasz Daszkiewicz Tobiasz Daszkiewicz ... stunts
Eddie J. Fernandez Eddie J. Fernandez ... stunt driver
Joshua Harper Joshua Harper ... precision driver
Mark Harper Mark Harper ... stunts
Jeff Kehoe Jeff Kehoe ... stunt performer
Matthew LeFevour Matthew LeFevour ... stunt double: Channing Tatum
Rick LeFevour Rick LeFevour ... stunts
Tom Lowell Tom Lowell ... stunts
Daniel Maldonado Daniel Maldonado ... stunts
Tim Martin Tim Martin ... precision driver
Natalie M. Meyer Natalie M. Meyer ... stunts
Carl Paoli Carl Paoli ... stunt performer
Al Sears Al Sears ... stunt performer
Kevin Sorensen Kevin Sorensen ... stunts
Todd Rogers Terry Todd Rogers Terry ... stunt performer
Additional Info
Premiere: January 13, 2011
Theatrical Release: January 14, 2011
DVD Release: May 03, 2011
Blu-ray Release: May 03, 2011
Country: United States
Distributor: Universal Studios
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
IMDb

5.3 / 10

Metacritic

46 / 100

Production Companies
Universal Pictures (presents)
Imagine Entertainment (presents)
Spyglass Entertainment (in association with)
Wild West Picture Show Productions (Wild West Picture Show)
Distributors
Universal Pictures
  (2011) (United States) (theatrical)
Home Box Office (HBO)
  (2011) (United States) (TV)
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE)
  (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE)
  (2011) (United States) (DVD)
Filming Locations
2000 Naperville Wheaton Rd., Naperville, Illinois, USA
  (Dodge Automotive HQ)
4701 N Broadway, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  (Majestic storefront is in the background as Ronny sits on the bench and prays.)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
  (general motors renaissance center)
Garfield Park Conservatory - 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, Illinois, USA
Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway Avenue, Uptown, Chicago, Illinois, USA
United Center - 1901 W. Madison Street, Near West Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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