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Private Parts (1997) 6.6
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Metascore: 67/100
Reviews: 95 user | 34 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com The auto-biographical story of Howard Stern, the radio-rebel who is now also a TV-personality, an author and a movie star. Director:Betty Thomas |
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| Howard Stern | ... |
Himself
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| Robin Quivers | ... |
Herself
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| Mary McCormack | ... | ||
| Fred Norris | ... |
Himself
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| Paul Giamatti | ... | ||
| Gary Dell'Abate | ... |
Himself
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| Jackie Martling | ... |
Himself
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| Carol Alt | ... |
Gloria
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| Richard Portnow | ... |
Ben Stern
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| Kelly Bishop | ... |
Ray Stern
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| Henry Goodman | ... |
Moti
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| Jonathan Hadary | ... |
Griff
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Paul Hecht | ... |
Ross Buckingham
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| Allison Janney | ... |
Dee Dee
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| Michael Murphy | ... |
Roger Erlick
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Having always wanted to be a disc-jockey, Howard Stern works his way painfully from radio at his 1970's college to a Detroit station. It is with a move to Washington that he hits on an outrageous off-the-wall style that catches audience attention. Despite his on-air blue talk, at home he is a loving husband. He needs all the support he can get when he joins NBC in New York and comes up against a very different vision of radio. Written by Jeremy Perkins <jwp@aber.ac.uk>
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Never before has a man done so much with so little. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
7 March 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Howard Stern's Private Parts See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$14,616,333 (USA) (7 March 1997)Gross:
$41,198,146 (USA) (6 June 1997)Company Credits
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Written by Chrissie Hynde and James Honeyman-Scott
Performed by The Pretenders
Courtesy of Warner Music U.K./Sire Records
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, and Fred Norris were still doing their morning radio show five days a week during production on the film. Every morning, they would go immediately to the set after the show. See more »Goofs
When Howard arrives at WCCC, he is standing at the studio door as Fred finishes his program. To the left of the door, there is an "on air" light that is initially off, even though Fred is broadcasting. In the next shot, when Howard enters the studio, the "on air" light is on, and is then turned off. See more »Crazy Credits
At the Academy Awards ceremony, Mia Farrow presents a "Best Actor" award to Howard. See more »Soundtracks
"Brass In Pocket"Written by Chrissie Hynde and James Honeyman-Scott
Performed by The Pretenders
Courtesy of Warner Music U.K./Sire Records
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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I am a big fan of Howard, and I'm sure fellow fans will also have a kick-a** time with this hilarious biopic of Stern's road to stardom. This is obviously not a professional biopic. There's even one scene, where Howard plays himself AS A TEEN!! He tries to patch it up in the voice-over by saying, "For this movie ya just have to believe." There are many hilarious antics, and if you're a fan of Stern I'm sure you will not stop laughing! If not, I can't say you'll have the time of your life. I've heard many critics say that this movie is even suited for those who disapprove of Stern's behavior. I can't say I agree, and for those who want to take the critics' word for it and give this movie a shot--enter at your own risk. Expect lots of Stern's typically crude, offensive, tasteless humor. Of course, you also get to see his sweeter side, and learn that his personality on radio does somewhat differ from that in real life. Just like Andrew Dice Clay, his crude actions are exaggerated, and he really isn't exactly like the pottymouthed jerk that the general public sees (or hears, in Howard's case). The open-minded moviegoer will probably come to that realization after viewing this movie, but others will be so turned off by Howard's crude antics that they won't feel compelled to sit through the entire running time--approximately two hours and fifteen minutes.
"Private Parts" is based on Howard's autobiography, so this is pretty much the life of Howard through the eyes of...Howard. Yet I can't say this movie is a glorification of Stern--though he obviously boasts jokingly about his God-like status among his many followers (And I'm one of them--GO HOWARD!!!). Personally, I still think there are a lot of closet Howard fans out there who are simply opposed (better yet, act like they're opposed) to him because they would feel humiliated to say they're not. There are hypocrites out there, and I know some of them. So for those of you who locked yourselves in that closet--get out and rent this movie! Stop your whining!
Many of Stern's fellow cast members on the show appear as themselves--Fred Norris, Jackie Martling, Robin Quivers, Gary Del'Abate. The other actors are good as well, especially Paul Giamatti who plays the NBC manager with a short, short fuse who springs from his seat if Howard were to utter the word "penis." Just his facial expressions alone crack me the hell up! I've never seen Howard's real wife Allison (I just found out she appears as an NBC operator, but I have to watch it again to spot her on screen), but Mary McCormack, who plays her, is absolutely BEE-U-TI-FUL!! Nice casting, Betty Thomas. She is stunning to look at, and the chemistry between she and Howard is electric. I sometimes forget that she's just PORTRAYING his wife.
If you're in the mood for Howard's comical vulgarities, gratuitous nudity, cool 80s music and a damn entertaining comedy that will never tire out--"Private Parts" is DEFINITELY worth seeing!! If you're not a Stern fan, I'm pretty sure you'll be croaking more than a sick frog, so don't start preaching your blasphemous thoughts on Howard. We really don't have the time.
My score: 8 (out of 10)