Pennyweight (1999)

Blaine Kinney, an aspiring young filmmaker, approaches an eccentric and extremely wealthy businessman, Fentworth Pennyweight III, for help in financing his first film. To his surprise, Mr. ... See full summary »

Directors:

Efram Potelle, Kyle Rankin

Writer:

Kyle Rankin

Stars:

Ray Wise, Kyle Rankin, Basey Newborg

2 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ray Wise	...	Mr. Pennyweight
Kyle Rankin	...	Blaine Kinney
Basey Newborg	...	Julie Cross
Bob Marley	...	Thomas Marley
Mark Dillen Stitham	...	Police Chief
Brian Hinds	...	Seth
Dale R. Simonton	...	Tom
Jeannie Lomac	...	Mom
Alice Starr McFarland	...	Suzanna Lloyd
James Lash	...	Dad
Colin Hoffmeister	...	Eric
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Harlan Baker	...	Boss
Michael Kristan	...	Priest
Cobey Mandarino	...	Lance
Daniel Noel	...	Cop

Storyline

Blaine Kinney, an aspiring young filmmaker, approaches an eccentric and extremely wealthy businessman, Fentworth Pennyweight III, for help in financing his first film. To his surprise, Mr. Pennyweight agrees to fund the entire movie with one small stipulation: Blaine must wear a ridiculously large and effeminate pair of earrings for exactly one year. Desperate for money, he agrees to the deal.

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Taglines:

A Modern Fable of the Earring Impaired

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Genres:

Short | Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Newborn Pictures

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Portland, Maine, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Newborn Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

39 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

User Reviews

More annoying than funny...

This short by the PGL winners has it's funny moments, but the main joke it watching someone have to do something that makes him uncomfortable. This has been done a million times and I don't care for watching people in uncomfortable situations. Oh well. The other short "They came to attack us" is much better. 5/10