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Being John Malkovich
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Being John Malkovich

1999-10-29 · 113 min · ★ 7.4

Comedy · Drama · Fantasy

One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.

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Directors
Spike Jonze
Production companies
Propaganda Films, Single Cell Pictures, Gramercy Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 13,000,000
Revenue
USD 22,863,596

Top Cast

John CusackJohn CusackCraig Schwartz
Cameron DiazCameron DiazLotte Schwartz
John MalkovichJohn MalkovichJohn Horatio Malkovich
Catherine KeenerCatherine KeenerMaxine Lund
Orson BeanOrson BeanDr. Lester
Mary Kay PlaceMary Kay PlaceFloris
W. Earl BrownW. Earl BrownFirst J.M. Inc. Customer
Carlos JacottCarlos JacottLarry the Agent
Willie GarsonWillie GarsonGuy in Restaurant
Byrne PivenByrne PivenCaptain Mertin
Gregory SporlederGregory SporlederDrunk at Bar
Charlie SheenCharlie SheenCharlie
Reggie HayesReggie HayesDon
K.K. DoddsK.K. DoddsWendy
Judith WetzellJudith WetzellTiny Woman
Octavia SpencerOctavia SpencerWoman in Elevator
Ned BellamyNed BellamyDerek Mantini
Eric WeinsteinEric WeinsteinFather at Puppet Show
Madison LancDaughter at Puppet Show
Kevin CarrollKevin CarrollCab Driver

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