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Secretary

2002 • 111 min • R

“Assume the position.”

★ 6.8 / 10 (1,889 votes)
Romance Drama Comedy

Synopsis

A young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns into a sexual, sadomasochistic one.

About This Film

Secretary is a 2002 romance, drama, comedy film directed by Steven Shainberg. With a runtime of 111 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 1,889 votes on TMDB. The film stars James Spader, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeremy Davies, Lesley Ann Warren, Stephen McHattie among its cast of 28 credited actors.

Cast

James Spader
James Spader
as Mr. Grey
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal
as Lee Holloway
Jeremy Davies
Jeremy Davies
as Peter
Lesley Ann Warren
Lesley Ann Warren
as Joan Holloway
Stephen McHattie
Stephen McHattie
as Burt Holloway
Patrick Bauchau
Patrick Bauchau
as Dr. Twardon
Jessica Tuck
Jessica Tuck
as Tricia O'Connor
Osgood Perkins
Osgood Perkins
as Jonathan
Amy Locane
Amy Locane
as Lee's Sister
Mary Joy
Mary Joy
as Sylvia
Michael Mantell
Michael Mantell
as Stewart
Lily Knight
Lily Knight
as Paralegal
Sabrina Grdevich
Sabrina Grdevich
as Allison
Lacey Kohl
Lacey Kohl
as Louisa
Julene Renee
Julene Renee
as Jessica
Lauren Cohn
Lauren Cohn
as First Secretary
Ezra Buzzington
Ezra Buzzington
as Typing Teacher
Kyle Colerider-Krugh
Kyle Colerider-Krugh
as Mr. Garvey
Steven Fierberg
Steven Fierberg
as First Date
Herbert Russell
Herbert Russell
as Second Date

Crew

Erin Cressida Wilson — Screenplay
Steven Shainberg — Director
Angelo Badalamenti — Original Music Composer
Steven Shainberg — Producer
Amy Hobby — Producer
Steven Fierberg — Director of Photography
Andrew Fierberg — Producer

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