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Movie 43

2013-01-24 · 98 min · ★ 4.7

Comedy

A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of Hollywood's biggest and brightest. In some countries, like the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, the structure differs. Instead of a pitch, the films are connected by a group of three teenagers searching for the most banned film in the world, Movie 43, which will ultimately lead to the destruction of civilization.

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Production details

Directors
Steve Carr, Elizabeth Banks, Patrik Forsberg, James Duffy, Peter Farrelly, Brett Ratner, Griffin Dunne, Steven Brill, James Gunn, Will Graham, Jonathan van Tulleken, Rusty Cundieff
Production companies
Witness Protection Films, Relativity Media, Virgin Produced, GreeneStreet Films, Wessler Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 32,443,111

Top Cast

Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidCharlie Wessler (segment "The Pitch")
Greg KinnearGreg KinnearGriffin Schraeder (segment "The Pitch")
Hugh JackmanHugh JackmanDavis (segment "The Catch")
Kate WinsletKate WinsletBeth (segment "The Catch")
Jeremy Allen WhiteJeremy Allen WhiteKevin (segment "Homeschooled")
Liev SchreiberLiev SchreiberRobert (segment "Homeschooled")
Naomi WattsNaomi WattsSamantha (segment "Homeschooled")
Anna FarisAnna FarisVanessa (segment "The Proposition")
Chris PrattChris PrattJason (segment "The Proposition")
Kieran CulkinKieran CulkinNeil (segment "Veronica")
Emma StoneEmma StoneVeronica (segment "Veronica")
Richard GereRichard GereRobert (segment "iBabe")
Kate BosworthKate BosworthArlene (segment "iBabe")
Justin LongJustin LongFake Robin (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")
Jason SudeikisJason SudeikisFake Batman (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")
Uma ThurmanUma ThurmanFake Lois Lane (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")
Bobby CannavaleBobby CannavaleFake Superman (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")
Kristen BellKristen BellFake Supergirl (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")
John HodgmanJohn HodgmanFake Penguin (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")
Leslie BibbLeslie BibbFake Wonder Woman (segment "Super Hero Speed Dating")

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