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The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) -- It's not about sex; it’s about love… Courtney Love and Woody Harrelson as Althea and Larry Flynt. Milos Foreman tells the story of how Hustler turned bare breasts into free press.
The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) -- A partially idealized film of the controversial pornography publisher and how he became a defender of free speech for all people.
The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) -- A partially idealized film of the controversial pornography publisher and how he became a defender of free speech for all people.

Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   27,486 votes
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Director:
Milos Forman
Writers (WGA):
Scott Alexander (written by) &
Larry Karaszewski (written by)
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Release Date:
25 December 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama more
Tagline:
You may not like what he does, but are you prepared to give up his right to do it?
Plot:
A partially idealized film of the controversial pornography publisher and how he became a defender of free speech for all people. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 20 wins & 9 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(15 articles)
The Goat Who Stares at Clooney
 (From Huffington Post. 27 October 2009, 12:21 PM, PDT)

Woody Harrelson
 (From Interview Magazine. 26 October 2009, 11:08 PM, PDT)

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Not Your Typical Patriot. more (103 total)

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Also Known As:
Larry Flynt (Canada: French title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexual material, nudity, language and drug use.
Runtime:
129 min
Country:
Canada | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby SR

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Larry Flynt originally wanted Ashley Judd to play Althea. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: In the opening scene in 1953, the boys are paid with $1 bills with the words "In God We Trust" printed on the back. The bills in 1953 did not have that phrase, which was added to the bills much later. more
Quotes:
Larry Flynt: You don't want to quit me, I'm your dream client: I'm the most fun, I'm rich, and I'm always in trouble. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "High Chaparall: (#2.8)" (2004) more
Soundtrack:
Selections from 'Stabat Mater' more

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23 out of 25 people found the following comment useful.
Not Your Typical Patriot., 8 July 2004
Author: tfrizzell from United States

Idealized biography of Hustler magazine mogul Larry Flynt (played superbly by Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson) which finally ends up focusing on his legal battles to publish his pornography via the free speech laws of this land. Along the way he marries a bisexual wild woman (Courtney Love) who shares his unconventional views on free love, priced pornography and drug abuse. The character also survives an assassin's bullet, paralysis, imprisonment, endless court battles against the Reverend Jerry Falwell and even his own destructive nature. Edward Norton (a relative newcomer when this was released) shines as Harrelson's young attorney who tries to overlook and overcome his client's tirades. Director Milos Forman (Oscar-nominated) does a good job creating a cinematic story about a man who is hard for most in mainstream society to understand or relate to. Flynt is humanized and so are those who cross his path throughout the picture. The movie is not as wild and crazed as one would think. Instead Forman uses well-timed comedy with drama to get the major points across effectively. Overall one of the better films of 1996. 4 stars out of 5.

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