Movies / A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018)

5/10

Runtime: 101 min

Genres: Biography Comedy

Languages: English

Countries: USA


The rise and fall of humor magazine National Lampoon and its co-founder Doug Kenney (played by Will Forte) is recounted in this biopic directed by David Wain. Domhnall Gleeson, Joel McHale, Seth Green and Thomas Lennon co-star in this ensemble homage to the subversive humorists who changed the American comedy landscape.


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Directors (1) Credit
David Wain ...
Writers (3) Credit
John Aboud (written by)
Josh Karp (based on the book by)
Michael Colton (written by) &
Composers (1) Credit
Craig Wedren ...
Editors (3) Credit
David Egan ...
Jamie Gross ...
Robert Nassau ...
Cinematographers (1) Credit
Kevin Atkinson ...
Actors (100) Credit
Abigail Klein Missy
Adam Wade Radio Hour Drummer / Premiere Party Drummer
Allyson Nicole Jones Student (uncredited)
Andrew Gray McDonnell Michael O'Keefe
Annette O'Toole Stephanie Kenney
Armen Weitzman Lorne Michaels
Bambadjan Bamba Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Beau Bassewitz Umpire
Ben F. Campbell Harvard Jester (as Ben Campbell)
Bo Boddie Premiere Party Guitar Player
Bob Stephenson Construction Worker
Brad Morris Peter Ivers
Brian Huskey John Landis
Camille Guaty Alex Garcia-Mata
Carla Gallo Lucy Fisher
Chris Redd Skeptical Black Man
Christina Miller Funeral Guest (uncredited)
Christopher Arminio National Lampoon Staffer (uncredited)
Craig Wedren Lemmings Piano Player
Dallas Ryan Sound Guy (uncredited)
David Krumholtz Time-Life Publisher
David Sampen Caddyshack Film Crew (uncredited)
David Wain Interviewer
Devin O'Kelly Kid in Library (uncredited)
Domhnall Gleeson Henry Beard
Ed Helms Tom Snyder
Ellen Colton Waitress
Elvy Yost Mary Marshmallow
Emmy Rossum Kathryn Walker
Erv Dahl Rodney Dangerfield
Eugene 'Hutch' Barbeau Studio Tour Kid
Finn Wittrock Tim Matheson
Frank Gingerich Doug - Age 12
Garrett Boyd Young Omega Chip Diller (uncredited)
Gina Dunlap Dancer (uncredited)
Gregg Turkington Advertiser
Guile Branco Rick Meyerowitz (uncredited)
Harry Groener Harry Kenney
Heidi Brook Myers Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)
Henry Nolin Teen in Cadillac (uncredited)
Hunter Paul Sketchy Party Guest (uncredited)
Jack Andrew Cook Dan Aykroyd (uncredited)
Jackie Tohn Gilda Radner
Jake Jacobson Ted Knight (uncredited)
James Bearb Doug Niedermeyer (uncredited)
Jherek Bischoff Lemmings Bass Player
Joel McHale Chevy Chase
Joe Lo Truglio Brad
John Aboud Art Director
John Gemberling John Belushi
Jon Daly Bill Murray
Jon Klaft Preppy Student
Julian Wass Premiere Party Guitar Player (as Julian Margolin Wass)
Kate Simmons Party Guest
Kerri Kenney Sullivan Producer
Krister Johnson Michael Gross
Lauryn Morse Cheerleader Captain (uncredited)
Leslie Nielsen Dr. Rumack (archive footage)
Lindsey Kraft Gwyneth Cravens
Liz Femi Skeptical Black Woman
Lonny Ross Ivan Reitman
Lorna Patterson Randy (archive footage)
Lucy Morningstar Guitarist (uncredited)
Marianne Haaland Mashed Potato Girl (uncredited)
Mark Metcalf Second Publisher
Martha Smith Studio Tour Guide 'Babs'
Martin Mull Modern Doug
Matt Ballard Bartender
Matt Lucas Tony Hendra
Matt Walsh Matty Simmons
Max Greenfield Chris Miller
Meera Rohit Kumbhani Elaine
Melissa Paulo Room Service Waitress
Michael Colton Art Director
Michael Farrell Radio Hour Pianist / Premiere Party Pianist
Michael Sherman Ed Sullivan
Mike Nojun Park Advertiser
Mitchell Hurwitz Time-Life Publisher (as Mitch Hurwitz)
Morgan Gingerich Doug - Age 12
Natasha Lyonne Anne Beatts
Neil Casey Brian McConnachie
Nelson Franklin P.J. O'Rourke
Paige Flannery Stoned College Kid (uncredited)
Paul Scheer Paul Shaffer
Peter Blake Advertiser
Rich Sommer Harry Crane
Rick Glassman Harold Ramis
Rick Overton First Publisher
Robert Hays Ted Striker (archive footage)
Sam Mickens Street Musician
Sandra Rosko Stoner College Kid (uncredited)
Sean Leo Boy Scout (uncredited)
Seth Green Christopher Guest
Shannon Klein Pool Girl (uncredited)
Steffi Hill Bikini Girl (uncredited)
Steven Sims Stephen Furst
T.C. Daniels Brian Doyle-Murray (uncredited)
Thomas Lennon Michael O'Donoghue
Tim Seitter Kroger (uncredited)
Will Forte Douglas Kenney