All's Faire in Love
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All Faire in Love is a 2009 romantic comedy
film directed by Scott Marshall
and written by R. A. White and Jeffrey Ray Wine. The film stars Owen Benjamin
as Will, a college student who is assigned to work at a renaissance fair by his professor (Cedric the Entertainer
) after missing several classes, and Christina Ricci
as Kate, an investment banker who leaves her job to work at the fair.
The film was shot primarily at the Michigan Renaissance Festival
. Local residents, costumed participants and fairegoers were used as extras.
The film was originally titled Ye Olde Times with Jack Black
in the lead but was turned into a romantic comedy and renamed in late September 2008.
theaters on October 28, 2011.
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Comedy can refer to* Romantic Comedy , a 1979 play written by Bernard Slade* Romantic Comedy , a 1983 film adapted from the play and starring Dudley Moore and Mary Steenburgen...
film directed by Scott Marshall
Scott Marshall (director)
Scott Marshall is an American film director.Marshall was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Barbara Wells, a nurse, and director/producer Garry Marshall; he is also the nephew of Penny Marshall. His two sisters, Lori and Kathleen, are also in entertainment...
and written by R. A. White and Jeffrey Ray Wine. The film stars Owen Benjamin
Owen Benjamin
-Early life:Owen Benjamin was born Owen Smith, son of John Kares Smith and Jean Troy-Smith, both professors at State University of New York at Oswego...
as Will, a college student who is assigned to work at a renaissance fair by his professor (Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer
Cedric Antonio Kyles , known professionally by his stage name Cedric the Entertainer, is an American actor, comedian and director...
) after missing several classes, and Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci is an American actress. Ricci received initial recognition and praise as a child star for her performance as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family and Addams Family Values , and her role as Kat Harvey in Casper...
as Kate, an investment banker who leaves her job to work at the fair.
The film was shot primarily at the Michigan Renaissance Festival
Michigan Renaissance Festival
The Michigan Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance fair, an interactive outdoor event that focuses on recreating the look and feel of a fictional English village called Hollygrove during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in the latter half of the 16th Century...
. Local residents, costumed participants and fairegoers were used as extras.
The film was originally titled Ye Olde Times with Jack Black
Jack Black
Jack Black , is an American actor and musician, notably of Tenacious D.Jack Black may also refer to:* Jack Black , late 19th - early 20th Century author and hobo* Jack Black , drummer for 1970s UK punk band The Boys...
in the lead but was turned into a romantic comedy and renamed in late September 2008.
Cast
- Owen BenjaminOwen Benjamin-Early life:Owen Benjamin was born Owen Smith, son of John Kares Smith and Jean Troy-Smith, both professors at State University of New York at Oswego...
as Will - Christina RicciChristina RicciChristina Ricci is an American actress. Ricci received initial recognition and praise as a child star for her performance as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family and Addams Family Values , and her role as Kat Harvey in Casper...
as Kate - Chris WyldeChris WyldeChris Wylde is the stage name of an American actor and comedian who was born on August 22, 1976 in Hackettstown, New Jersey as Christopher Scott Noll.-Early life:...
as Prince Rank - Cedric the EntertainerCedric the EntertainerCedric Antonio Kyles , known professionally by his stage name Cedric the Entertainer, is an American actor, comedian and director...
as Professor Shockworthy - Matthew LillardMatthew LillardMatthew Lyn Lillard is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his roles as Stu Macher in Scream, Stevo in SLC Punk , and Shaggy Rogers in the Scooby-Doo film series and the Animated reboot series.-Early life:Lillard was born in Lansing, Michigan, and grew up in Tustin, California...
as Crockett - Ann-MargretAnn-MargretAnn-Margret Olsson is a Swedish-American actress, singer and dancer whose professional name is Ann-Margret. She became famous for her starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, The Cincinnati Kid, Carnal Knowledge, and Tommy...
as Mrs. Banks - Martin KlebbaMartin KlebbaMartin Klebba is an American actor and stunt performer. Klebba has a form of dwarfism called acromicric dysplasia; he is 4'1" tall.-Early life:Klebba was born and grew up in Troy, Michigan, graduating from Athens High School.-Film:...
as Count Le Petite - Sandra TaylorSandra TaylorSandra Taylor , also known as Sandi Korn, is an American model and actress.Under the name Sandi Korn, she was the March 1991 Penthouse Pet of the Month...
as Princess Jeanette - Bill EngvallBill EngvallWilliam Ray "Bill" Engvall, Jr. is an American comedian and actor best known for his work as a stand-up comic and as a member of the Blue Collar Comedy group.-Early life:Bill Engvall was born in Galveston, Texas...
as Mr. Mendelson - Dave Sheridan as Jester Roy / Horny
Release
The film premiered on the grounds of the Michigan Renaissance Festival on September 30, 2009. Two years later, the film was released to Regal EntertainmentRegal Entertainment Group
Regal Entertainment Group also known as REG is a movie theater chain headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Regal operates the largest and most geographically diverse theater circuit in the United States, consisting of 6,775 screens in 548 locations in 39 states and the District of Columbia as of...
theaters on October 28, 2011.