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A Futile and Stupid Gesture

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

Comedy•Drama★ 6.5/1020181h 41m

Cast: Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson, Martin Mull

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A Futile and Stupid Gesture

Comedy•Drama
★ 6.5/1020181h 41m

Being the King of Comedy is no joke.

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

Creators and cast

Directors
David Wain
Producers
Ed Helms, John Aboud, Michael Colton, Peter Principato
Cast
Will Forte, Domhnall Gleeson, Martin Mull, Neil Casey, Jon Daly, Nelson Franklin
Studio
Abominable Pictures, Principato-Young Entertainment
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R

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Audio languages

English

Where to watch

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Cast

  • Will ForteDoug Kenney
  • Domhnall GleesonHenry Beard
  • Martin MullModern Doug
  • Neil CaseyBrian McConnachie
  • Jon DalyBill Murray
  • Nelson FranklinP.J. O'Rourke
  • John GemberlingJohn Belushi
  • Rick GlassmanHarold Ramis
  • Seth GreenChristopher Guest
  • Harry GroenerHarry Kenney
  • Max GreenfieldChris Miller
  • Camille GuatyAlex Garcia-Mata

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