Mozart and the Whale


1h 32m 2005

Brief Synopsis

A young couple who have Asperger's syndrome, a kind of autism fall in love, but their talents are offset by an inability to relate to one another, which threatens to undermine their relationship.

Film Details

Also Known As
Crazy in Love, Mozart & the Whale, Newport, Newports, The, Untitled Ron Bass Project
Genre
Biography
Drama
Romance
Release Date
2005
Location
Spokane, Washington, USA; Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

Synopsis

A young couple who have Asperger's syndrome, a kind of autism fall in love, but their talents are offset by an inability to relate to one another, which threatens to undermine their relationship.

Film Details

Also Known As
Crazy in Love, Mozart & the Whale, Newport, Newports, The, Untitled Ron Bass Project
Genre
Biography
Drama
Romance
Release Date
2005
Location
Spokane, Washington, USA; Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 32m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2005

Released in United States on Video December 12, 2006

Project was inspired by a 1995 news article in the LA Times based on the life of Jerry Newport and Mary Meinel.

Project was previously set up at Dreamworks.

Rachel Weisz was previously attached to star.

Robin Williams was previously mentioned to star.

Steven Spielberg was previously attached to direct.

Bass reportedly received $2 million for this pitch.

Producer Lawrence optioned the LA Times article and bought life rights to the story of Newport and Meinel.

Bass reportedly received $2 million for this pitch.

Released in United States 2005

Released in United States on Video December 12, 2006