The Number 23 [Unrated]

Director: Joel Schumacher Joel Schumacher

Overview

Upon acquiring a mysterious book in which the number 23 seems to take on powerful cosmic significance, a once-sane man gradually becomes obsessed with the idea that the frequently recurring number may in fact hold a deadly secret in this intense mystery-thriller starring Jim Carrey and Virginia Madsen, and directed by Joel Schumacher. Walter Sparrow (Carrey) is a middle-aged dogcatcher whose wife Agatha (Madsen) has bestowed him with an obscure mystery novel detailing the investigation launched by a tough-talking gumshoe named Fingerling (also Carrey) whose every move seems to be overshadowed by the enigmatic eponymous number. After noting a series of alarming parallels shared between the fictional detective and himself, Walter is quickly drawn in to the story as the hard-boiled private investigator murders raven-wigged moll Fabrizia (also Madsen) and pins the crime on her unsuspecting lover (Danny Huston). Back in the real world, fiction seems to merge with reality as Walter and Agatha's close friend Isaac (also Huston) begins to ingratiate himself ever deeper into the couple's relationship and Walter begins experiencing a gruesome series of visions in which he violently murders an unfaithful Agatha. His mind fast descending into a dark and violent whirlwind of madness, Walter enlists the aid of Agatha and the pair's adolescent son Robin (Logan Lerman) in seeking out the author of the mysterious tome and uncovering the sinister truth behind the so-called "23 enigma."

Product Details

Release Date:	07/24/2007
UPC:	0794043106880
Original Release:	2007
Rating:	R
Source:	New Line Home Video
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, Dolby Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	3:11:00
Sales rank:	33,105

Special Features

Includes both unrated and theatrical versions of the film; 16 deleted scenes including an alternate ending; Behind-the-scenes featurettes; And much more!

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jim Carrey	Walter Sparrow/Det. Fingerling
Virginia Madsen	Agatha Sparrow/Fabrizia,Actor
John Fink	Walter's Father/Fingerling's Father
Danny Huston	Dr. Isaac French/Dr. Miles Phoenix
Mark Pellegrino	Kyle Finch
Patricia Belcher	Dr. Alice Mortimer
Paul Butcher	Young Fingerling/Young Walter
David Stifel	Hotel Clerk
Corey Stoll	Sgt. Burns
Ed Lauter	Father Sebastian
Troy Kotsur	Barnaby
Shannon Gayle	Lucinda
Logan Lerman	Robin Sparrow
Michelle Arthur	Sybil
Julie Remala	Mail Clerk
Rhona Mitra	Laura Tollins
Lynn Collins	Suicide Blonde/Mrs. Dobkins/Fingerling's Mother
Walter Soo Hoo	Chinese Restaurant Owner
Rudolph Willrich	Dr. Nathaniel
Bob Zmuda	Desk Clerk
Ka'ramuu Kush	Fingerling's Sergeant
Maile Flanagan	Charades Friend
Tom Lenk	Bookstore Salesperson
Tara Karsian	Box Company Clerk
Kerry Hoyt	Suicide Blonde's Father
Helen Jordan	Lady Walking Dog
Eddie Rouse	Building Super
Lesli Margherita	Attractive Coed
Coier Amerson	Party Goer
Harry Gregson-Williams	Composer

Technical Credits

Fernley Phillips

Joel Schumacher	Director
Fernley Phillips	Screenwriter
Beau Flynn	Producer
Tripp Vinson	Producer
Pat Banta	Stunts
Mali Finn	Casting
Mike Meinardus	Special Effects
Richard Brener	Producer
Mike Drake	Producer
Toby Emmerich	Producer
Keith Goldberg	Producer
Eli Richbourg	Producer
Brooklyn Weaver	Producer
Brent M. Bowen	Special Effects
Bradley Katona	Sound/Sound Designer
David Barbee	Sound/Sound Designer