Darwin Awards
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Finn Taylor
Winona Ryder
Joseph Fiennes
David Arquette
Jeffrey Tambor
Tim Blake Nelson
Film Details
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Synopsis
Michael Burrows, a forensic detective in the S.F.P.D. has become increasingly fascinated by the number of Darwin deaths being reported. Brilliant but overly cautious he is fired from the force for allowing a serial killer to escape in the line of duty. Determined to prove a common theme in these cases Burrows joins forces with Siri, a clinical, no-nonsense insurance investigator specializing in the more bizarre claims received. With sparks flying, this unlikely duo attempt to uncover the mystery of these 'Darwin' casualties. Along the way our heroes come across a parade of unforgettable characters: the speed freak who strapped a rocket launcher to his Chevy Impala in his quest to set a land speed record. The two guys who decide that dynamite is the fastest way to break through a patch of ice to go fishing. The teenagers who will do anything to break into a Metallica concert, and the ad executive who is so confident in the strength of his shatterproof window that he throws himself at it despite being on the 25th floor.
Director
Finn Taylor
Cast
Winona Ryder
Joseph Fiennes
David Arquette
Jeffrey Tambor
Tim Blake Nelson
Alessandro Nivola
Emily Mortimer
Ross Patterson
John Doe
Ty Burrell
Josh Charles
Kevin Dunn
Lukas Haas
Tom Hollander
Brad Hunt
Juliette Lewis
Julianna Margulies
Christopher Penn
Max Perlich
D.b. Sweeney
Robin Tunney
Wilmer Valderrama
Nora Dunn
Judah Friedlander
Tom Wright
Adonal Foyle
Jamie Hyneman
Adam Savage
Richmond Arquette
Mickey Breitenstein
Josh Kornbluth
Jerry Harrison
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Crew
Jason Blum
Christopher Boyes
Amy Brownson
Debbie Brubaker
Frank Capra
Frank Capra
Elizabeth Covell
Don Day
Frank Eulner
Charles Hsiao
Peter Jamison
David Kitay
Rick Lecompte
Andy Mayson
Joseph Middleton
Laurie Miller
Angela Mixan
Peter Naish
Hiro Narita
Mary Parent
Charles Raggio
Don Rhymer
Steven Siebert
Jane Sindell
Finn Taylor
Marjolaine Tremblay-silva
Johnny Wow
Dick Ziker
Dick Zilker
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Miscellaneous Notes
Project title refers to a tongue-in-cheek Internet award bestowed upon those who die or maim themselves out of colossal stupidity. The often posthumous honor is designed to recognize catastrophes so egregious that, by the death of those responsible, the gene pool is improved for future generations.
Released in United States 2006
Released in United States on Video July 31, 2007
Released in United States January 2006
Project was previously set up at Universal Pictures.
Bauer Martinez acquired North American distribution rights at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival.
Released in United States 2006 (San Francisco)
Released in United States on Video July 31, 2007
Released in United States January 2006 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Premiere) January 19-29, 2006.)
