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Main Man

2025-06-28 · 10 min · Not rated

Comedy · Drama · History

A German tourist who gained fame in the 1970s after becoming lost in America and a washed-up one-hit-wonder indie rocker are connected across history by feelings of having already peaked.

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Directors
John de Menil
Production companies
Okay Fine
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Haley Joel OsmentHaley Joel OsmentErwin / Abe
Finn WittrockFinn WittrockMovie Director
Jenny YangJenny YangLead Producer
Vincent CardinaleVincent CardinaleProducer
Kevin ArmentoKevin Armento1970's Camera Operator
Aaron SchroederAaron SchroederAssistant Director
Aldous DavidsonAldous DavidsonDirector of Photography
Lauren BlumenfeldStewardess
T.J. BowenNewscaster
Gregory SteesGaffer
Katie HenochMakeup Artist
Jaki Bradley1970's News Director

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