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The Wizard of Speed and Time (1988)

PG  95 min  -  Biography | Comedy | Musical   -  September 1989 (USA)
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A Hollywood filmmaker (Mike Jittlov) makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownest to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he won't come up with anything with a use... See full summary »

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Mike Jittlov

Writer:

Mike Jittlov
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mike Jittlov Mike Jittlov ...
Mike 'The Wizard' Jittlov
Richard Kaye Richard Kaye ...
Harvey Bookman
Paige Moore Paige Moore ...
Cindy Lite
Deven Chierighino Deven Chierighino ...
Brian Lucas (as David Conrad)
Steve Brodie Steve Brodie ...
Lucky Straeker
John Massari ...
Steve Shostakovich
Gary Schwartz Gary Schwartz ...
Canadian Thug
Frank LaLoggia Frank LaLoggia ...
American Thug
Philip Michael Thomas Philip Michael Thomas ...
Policeman Mickey Polanko
Lynda Aldon Lynda Aldon ...
Policewoman Minnie Smith
Arnetia Walker Arnetia Walker ...
Tina Dreem / Running Girl
Ben Kronen Ben Kronen ...
C.C. de Schwartz
Angelique Pettyjohn Angelique Pettyjohn ...
Dora Belair
Will Ryan Will Ryan ...
All the Unions / Mr. President (voice) (as William Z. Ryan)
Michele Roth Michele Roth ...
Mary Lou
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Storyline

A Hollywood filmmaker (Mike Jittlov) makes a short for an evil film studio. Unbeknownest to him, the producer has placed a bet of $25,000 that he won't come up with anything with a use. Luckily, our film creator gets the help of his friends. Written by Magnus Y Alvestad <magnus@johanna2.hsr.no>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Hollywood | Satire | Autobiographical | Pixelation | Part Animated  | See more »

Taglines:

This is the kind of movie you would make, if you had nothing better to do! See more »

Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Musical | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Czarnoksieznik predkosci i czasu See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$1,535,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Medusa Produzione, Rochambeau See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Many subliminal messages, in which Mr. Jittlov pays homage to the "Creative Spirit". See more »

Goofs

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: In a shot of the studios from the air, the name is misspelled across the roof of one of the buildings ("Hollywod Studios" instead of "Hollywood Studios"). However, this misspelling is repeated in signs within the studio itself (ex. "Hollywod's Greatest Defects"), showing this not to be an error in the movie, but an intentional mistake to further demonstrate the incompetence of the studio. See more »

Quotes

[Mike tries to join the Camera Union:]
Camera Union Clerk: No sir, the studio hires the next man on the roster.
Mike: Well, how do I get on the roster?
Camera Union Clerk: You have to be in the union.
Mike: Well, how do I get *in* the union?
Camera Union Clerk: When you're on the roster.
Mike: You mean I can't join unless I'm already a member?
Camera Union Clerk: That's correct. Then you need thirty consecutive days camera operation, a complete physical exam, the producer sends a letter, and *you* pay your fees.
Mike: Well, fine, I've done ten years of camera work!
Camera Union Clerk: Then you've worked in violation of seniority! You'll have to start allll over, as a film loader.
[...]
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Crazy Credits

The copyright notice explains that the movie is protected by the laws of
the United States and other countries, and that unauthorized distribution,
copying, etc would be unlawful.
It then states:
"And violators may be forced to see this movie day and night unto
perpetuity."
Then that:
"The same above penalty shall apply to any transgressions against the
creators of this movie."
Finally:
"And, have a nice day." See more »

Connections

Spoofs Dr. Strange (1978) See more »

Soundtracks

"It Ain't Necessarily So"
Composed by George Gershwin See more »