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A Futile and Stupid Gesture

2018
Directed byDavid Wain
1h 41m

In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.

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Will ForteDoug KenneyDomhnall GleesonHenry BeardMartin MullModern Doug
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Neil Casey
Brian McConnachie
Jon DalyBill Murray
Nelson FranklinP.J. O'Rourke
John GemberlingJohn Belushi
Rick GlassmanHarold Ramis
Seth GreenChristopher Guest
Harry GroenerHarry Kenney
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ComedyDrama
STATUSReleased
PRODUCTION
Abominable PicturesPrincipato-Young Entertainment
RATING
6.5

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