Van Wilder (2002)
| Release Date | 04 April 2002 |
| Budget | $6,000,000 |
| US Box Office | $21,000,000 |
| Other Names | Van the Man |
| Tagline | The Tradition Continues |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | GermanyUSA |
| Filming Locations | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Language | English |
| Sound Mix | Dolby Digital |
| Color | Color |
| Film Type | Feature |
| Film Class | Sex Comedy, Gross-Out Comedy, Coming-of-Age |
| Mood | Just for Laughs |
| Themes | College Life, Party Film, Opposites Attract, Fathers and Sons, Teachers and Students |
| Tones | Easygoing, Raunchy, Goofy, Irreverent, Silly, Merry |
| Tags | College, College Student, Party Animal |
National Lampoon's Van Wilder is a 2002 comedy film directed by Walt Becker that stars Ryan Reynolds as the main character. The film also stars Kal Penn, Tara Reid, and Daniel Cosgrove. It features Sophia Bush's acting debut. The movie is based on Bert Kreischer.
Cast and Crew
Cast
Jason Hopkins
Sick Boy
Lydia Hull
Lindsey
Mark Chaet
Business Manager
Michael Waltman
Coach Ken Massey
Cynthia Fancher
Ms. Haver
Nick Puga
Pimply Faced Freshman
Joshua Swanson
Annoyingly Peppy Freshman
Ronald Hunter
Gus
Jeremy Phillips
Overweight Freshman
Darcy Shean
Gwen's Mom
Harry Danner
Dr. Beeverman
Tom Howard
Gwen's Dad
J. Patrick McCormack
Dean Mooney
Gregg Daniel
English Professor
Teesha Lobo
Hot Indian Girl
Cheryl Bricker
Mrs. Henke
Christopher Sowers
Thin Pledge
Colin Campbell
Archive Guy
Willie Latimore
Ming Impersonator
Sterling Rice
Little Girl
Albert Owens
Another Doctor
Anderson Goncalves
Dorky Brother
Anne Varnishung
Gorgeous Secretary
Sarah Fairfax
Mrs. Seay
Travis McKenna
Milty
Lou Beatty Jr.
Library Man
Andrew Bilgore
Party Busting Cop
Alexia Chiaromonte
Stunning Co-Ed Freshman
Brent Goldberg
Freshman Interviewee 1
David Wagner
Freshman Interviewee 2
Chad Evans
Stoner Freshman
Brandon Kessel
College Kid
Ryan Carlberg
Worried Preppy Freshman
Shaina Fewell
Hot Senior
Megan Litwin
Hotter Friend
Sarah Paul
Terri
Michelle Thomas
Sherri
Sirin Suprasert
Suk Mee
Megan Baker
Student
Dan Beck
Lamda geek
Walt Becker
Fireman
Sean Brennan
Shoeshine DIK
Chad Brokaw
DIK Brother
Heather Charles
Luau Girl
Soren Fulton
10 Year Old Boy
Reid Godshaw
Drunk Boy
Marc S. Gordon
Student leader
Sean Gordon
Rollerskater
Christopher D. Grace
Drunken Frat Guy
Kelly Hayes
Luau Party Guy
Jesse Heiman
Student on Couch
Summer Moore
Pajama Party-Goer
Justin Neill
Frat Guy
Steffen Schlachtenhaufen
Student Bartender
Jennifer Schlueter
Student
Nathan Todaro
Skating Rink Geek
Greta Valenti
Hot Roller Girl
Dave Vandermeuse
Cowboy Lamda Brother
Josh Waters
College Student on Campus Tour
Natan Zahavi
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Director
Walt Becker
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Writer
Brent Goldberg
David Wagner
Producer
Peter Abrams
producer
Kirk D'Amico
executive producer
Lucas Foster
executive producer
Jeff Franks
associate producer
Rick Joseph
co-producer
Robert L. Levy
producer
Jonathon Komack Martin
producer
Peter Nelson
co-producer
Ari Newman
co-producer
Andrew Panay
producer
Philip von Alvensleben
executive producer
Original Music
David Lawrence
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Cinematographer
James R. Bagdonas
Editor
Dennis M. Hill
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Production Designer
Rachel Kamerman
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Art Director
William J. Durrell Jr.
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Set Decorator
Suzan Katcher
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Jill McGraw
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Costume Designer
Alexis Scott
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Makeup Department
Kimberly 'Beverly' Beard
key hair stylist
Timothy Considine
special makeup effects artist
Jeffrey S. Farley
special makeup effects artist
Tina Harrelson
makeup artist
Andrea Helm
hair stylist
Martina Kohl
key makeup artist
Susan Laprelle
special makeup effects artist
Production Manager
Deborah Reissman
executive in charge of production
Michael Tinger
post-production supervisor
Andjelija Vlaisavljevic
production supervisor
Natan Zahavi
unit production manager
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Michael A. Allowitz
first assistant director
Susie Balaban
second second assistant director
Dirk Craft
assistant director
David Hallinan
first assistant director: second unit
Anna E. Hayward
second assistant director
Elenie Mansalis
second assistant director: additional photography
Art Department
William Apperson
construction coordinator
Brian Bains
on-set dresser
Daniel Chaves
labor foreman
Steffen Schlachtenhaufen
storyboard artist
Lisa Vasconcellos
art department coordinator
Sound Department
Richard Burnette
mix facility coordinator
Robert Carr
sound recordist
Andrew DeCristofaro
supervising sound editor
David Esparza
sound effects editor
Frank A. Fuller Jr.
sound editor
Marshall Garlington
sound re-recording mixer
Kevin Hamilton
adr editor, dialogue editor
Daniel Hastings
boom operator
Ben Jacob
sound engineer, production sound mixer
Shawn Kennelly
foley mixer
Lee Lemont
supervising adr editor
Steve Mann
sound effects editor
Marc Meyer
first assistant sound editor
Anthony Milch
dialogue editor
William Munroe
additional boom operator
Chris Navarro
adr recordist
Michael Payne
sound effects editor
James L. Pearson
sound editor
John Placencia
utility sound technician
Martin Schloemer
sound recordist
Alexander Schwartz
foley artist
Cathie Speakman
sound editor
Edward M. Steidele
foley artist
Ken Teaney
sound re-recording mixer
Eric Thompson
adr mixer
Jonathan Wareham
sound effects editor
Aaron D. Weisblatt
sound effects editor
Bernard Weiser
supervising sound editor
Jeffrey R. Whitcher
sound effects editor
James Wright
stereo sound consultant: Dolby
Stuart Provine
sound effects editor
Special Effects
Royce Hager
special effects foreman
Josh Hakian
special effects coordinator
Russ Herpich
mold maker: Creature Effects Inc.
Mark Rappaport
special effects makeup
Eric Von Scott
animal special effects/prosthetics
Visual Effects
Andy Davis
digital compositor: Standard
Jessica James
visual effects producer, opticals: main title sequence producer
Don Lee
digital compositor
Andrew MacDonald
compositor: Creo Collective
Stunts
Charlie Brewer
stunts
Manny Chavez
stunts
Dirk Christensen
stunts
Joe Cofer
stunts
Laura Lee Connery
stunts
Thomas Dewier
utility stunts
Johnny Martin
stunt coordinator
Brian Simpson
stunts
Camera and Electrical Department
Patti Arpaia
still photographer
Gerrit Dangremond
camera operator, Steadicam operator
Nate Foll
electrician
Sean Ginn
electrician
Barry Gross
rigging gaffer
Julie Helton
camera loader
John Hoffma
rigging electrician
Jason Jensen
second assistant camera
Mark Pickens
dolly grip
John Placencia
video assist operator
Bruce Reutlinger
camera operator
Rob Sweeney
director of photography: second unit
Wally Sweeterman
first assistant camera
Toby Tucker
film loader
Ryan Shopay
lamp operator
Casting Department
Rob Decina
casting: New York
Barbara Fiorentino
casting
Randi Hiller
casting consultant
Jimmy Jue
extras casting
Rebecca Mangieri
casting associate
Summer Wesson
extras casting
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Gloria Fonseca
set costumer
Laura E. Little
costumer
Gregory B. Peña
set costumer, costume supervisor
Catherine Peña
set costumer
Editorial Department
Ryan Folsey
additional editor
Bob Wenokur
studio post-production representative
Andrew Chitko
post-production assistant
Music Department
Guy Defazio
music mixer
Guy Erez
music composer: song, music producer: original songs, musician
Sheri Ozeki
music editor
Roger Sommers
soundtrack producer
Christopher Violette
music supervisor
Richard Ziegler
music editor
Transportation Department
Eric Moon
driver
Michael Perrotti
transportation coordinator
Other Crew
Edwin Avedissian
location manager
Neil Butler
assistant: Lucas Foster
Francois Caillaud
production assistant
Dayna Danika
production coordinator
Melissa Engle
production assistant
Corina Garcia
assistant: Robert Levy and Peter Abrams
Kelly Hayes
production assistant
Jennifer Hilton
assistant: Jonathon Komack Martin
Paula Hunziker
script supervisor
Chris Kenny
location assistant
Megan Litwin
production assistant
Jeremy Martin
assistant: Andrew Panay
Billy Parks
assistant: Lucas Foster
Gregory B. Peña
set supervisor
J.C. Rappaport
assistant: Kirk D'Amico
Taylor Saxon
set medic
Anouk Schaff
assistant: Philip von Alvensleben
Steffen Schlachtenhaufen
production assistant
Mollie Stallman
production assistant
Christopher W. Trott
location manager
Randy Barach
security officer
Michael J. Harker
completion bond representative
Thanks
Mimi Clarke
special thanks
Austin Lander
special thanks
Production Company
Myriad Pictures
In-Motion AG Movie & TV Productions
World Media Fonds V (WMF V)
Tapestry Films
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Distributor
Alpha Filmes
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Artisan Entertainment
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Constantin Film
Filmauro Distribuzione
Gativideo
Hoyts Distribution
Independent Films
Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment
Lions Gate Films
Metropolitan Filmexport
Momentum Pictures
Prooptiki
RTL Entertainment
Sociedad General de Derechos Audiovisuales (SOGEDASA)
Universal Pictures Benelux
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Universum Film (UFA)
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Special Effects
Standard Pictures Distributing Company
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Miscellaneous
Central Casting
extras casting
ChapmanLeonard Studio Equipment
cranes and dollies
Jeremy Walker + Associates
publicity
Sound Satisfaction
foley facilities
Standard Pictures Distributing Company
title design: main titles
Ultimatum Music
soundtrack
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