Keith Gordon is a creative young man who films the oddball doings of his family and peers. "The Maestro" appears frequently to give him pointers on his techniques. It's almost a film about a young man making the film.
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| Nancy Allen | ... |
Kristina
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Mary Davenport | ... |
Mrs. Byrd
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| Kirk Douglas | ... |
Dr. Tuttle 'The Maestro'
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| Vincent Gardenia | ... |
Doctor Byrd
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| Keith Gordon | ... |
Denis Byrd
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| Gerrit Graham | ... |
James Byrd
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| Loretta Tupper | ... |
Grandma
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| Captain Haggerty | ... |
Policeman
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| Theresa Saldana | ... |
Judy
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Kari Borg | ... |
Swedish Nurse
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Constance Ilowitz | ... |
Lawyer's Secretary
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Kim Herbert | ... |
Biker
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Ross Barnes | ... |
Mark
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Stephen Le May | ... |
Matthew
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Charlie Loventhal | ... |
Thomas
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Robert Mickles | ... |
Andrew
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Jeff Graham | ... |
Luke
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Erin Lynch | ... |
Little Girl
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Jon Dawson | ... |
Uncle Nelson
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Colter Rule | ... |
Wise Guy in Class
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Symie Dahut | ... |
Stripper
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Al Maclennon | ... |
Waiter
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Tom Surgal | ... |
Student Holding Sign
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Bunny | ... |
Self
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| Sam Irvin | ... |
Shocked Pedestrian (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Brian De Palma | ||
Written by
| Robert Harders | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Gloria Norris | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Kim Ambler | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Dana Edelman | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Stephen Le May | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Charlie Loventhal | ... | (screenplay) (as Charles Loventhal) |
| Brian De Palma | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Gilbert Adler | ... | producer (as Gil Adler) |
| Brian De Palma | ... | producer |
| Sam Irvin | ... | associate producer (as Sam L. Irvin) |
| Mark E. Rosman | ... | associate producer |
| Jack Temchin | ... | producer |
Music by
| Pino Donaggio | ||
Cinematography by
| James L. Carter | ||
Editing by
| Corky O'Hara | ||
Editorial Department
| Sara Bolder | ... | assistant editor |
| Bob Brooks | ... | assistant editor / editor: ending montage |
| Kim Halsey | ... | assistant editor |
| Paul Hirsch | ... | editorial consultant |
| Pamela Page | ... | assistant editor |
| Karen Scourby D'Arc | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Charlie Loventhal | ... | (as Charles Loventhal) |
Art Direction by
| Tom Surgal | ... | (as Tom Surgel) |
Costume Design by
| Tina Bossidy | ||
Makeup Department
| Gigi Williams | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist / makeup designer |
Production Management
| Sam Irvin | ... | production manager |
| Dennis Stuart Murphy | ... | production consultant |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Mark Romanek | ... | second assistant director |
| Mark E. Rosman | ... | assistant director / first assistant director |
Art Department
| Karen Scourby D'Arc | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Anna R. Delanzo | ... | boom operator |
| Rick Waddell | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Cord Keller | ... | special effects |
| Ron Kurash | ... | assistant special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kim Ambler | ... | second assistant camera |
| Brad Battersby | ... | still photographer |
| Jeffrey Delman | ... | grip (as Jeff Delman) |
| Dana Edelman | ... | grip |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | best boy grip (as Robert Feldman) |
| Steven Fierberg | ... | additional photographer (as Steve Fierberg) / best boy (as Steve Fierberg) |
| Gregg M. Horowitz | ... | electrician |
| Matia Karrell | ... | electrician |
| Paul Kershbaum | ... | grip |
| Darryl Peck | ... | electrician |
| John Ransom | ... | electrician |
| Brian Silverman | ... | grip |
| Jeffrey Sudzin | ... | key grip |
| Tim Suhrstedt | ... | assistant camera (as Timothy Surhstedt) |
| Christopher Tufty | ... | gaffer |
Animation Department
| Phil Burke | ... | animation caricaturist |
| Howard Danelowitz | ... | animator / animator: titles |
| Eric Dust | ... | animator |
| Tracy Kirshenbaum | ... | animator |
Casting Department
| Trent Gough | ... | casting consultant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rachel Feldman | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Dana Edelman | ... | location coordinator |
| Gregg M. Horowitz | ... | location manager |
| Megan Morrow | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Natale Massara | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Laurel Newbound | ... | script supervisor |
| Gloria Norris | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Ross Barnes | ... | production assistant |
| A. Blum Jr. | ... | production assistant |
| Anthony Calderon Adler | ... | production assistant |
| Dana Edelman | ... | student director |
| Rachel Feldman | ... | student director |
| Hugh Frater | ... | production assistant |
| Gregg M. Horowitz | ... | student director |
| Jane Hubbard | ... | production office coordinator |
| Tim Irvin | ... | production assistant (as Timothy Irvin) |
| Stephen Le May | ... | student director |
| Charlie Loventhal | ... | student director (as Charles Loventhal) |
| Dennis Murphy | ... | production consultant |
| Gloria Norris | ... | assistant: Brian De Palma / student director |
| Mike Pariser | ... | production consultant |
| David Rimmer | ... | production assistant |
| Mark E. Rosman | ... | student director |
| Joe Stillman | ... | production assistant |
| Cara L. White | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists Classics (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metropolitan Films (1980) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Titanus (1980) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Frontier Amusements (1982) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Vogue Video (1982) (Canada) (VHS)
- Look Vídeo (1985) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1988) (United States) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Divisa Home Video (2006) (Spain) (DVD)
- Schröder Media (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
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Storyline
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| Taglines | Brian de Palma's comedy that catches every body in the act! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $400,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Kirk Douglas was brought on after much debate, mostly concerning costs, but Douglas ended up becoming an investor in the film as well. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in De Palma (2015). See more » |
| Quotes |
James Byrd:
Ordinarily I'd masticate these vegetables, but I had a little accident with my jaw. See more » |