Benny Bliss and the Disciples of Greatness (2009)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 34min
- Comedy
- 30 Jun 2009 (USA)
- Movie
Driven by a live rockin' soul soundtrack, this madcap, semi-mockumentary depicts the escape of musician Benny Bliss from a mental institution. Benny has an epiphany during shock therapy to rid the planet of all electronic gadgets, which he...
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- 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Courtney Gains | ... |
Benny Bliss
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Norman John Cutliff III | ... |
John
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| Corey Britz | ... |
Happy
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Michael Hateley | ... |
Mick
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| Martin Guigui | ... |
Hairy Fingers
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| Yvonne Delarosa | ... |
Maria
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Thomas Baraka DiCandia | ... |
D.B.
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Pete Wooster | ... |
Dr. Strawberry
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Ken Jaffe | ... |
KAB
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| Alexandra Paul | ... |
Mall Gal
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| Dahlia Waingort Guigui | ... |
Katie
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Ruperto Vanderpool | ... |
Reverend Jones
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Cylk Cozart | ... |
Man at Store #2
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Jeb Barrows | ... |
Police Officer #1
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| Sterling Fitzgerald | ... |
Police Officer #2
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Jake Skelly | ... |
Young Man
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Liam DiCandia | ... |
Kid
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| Tony Longo | ... |
Tony
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| Dave Cobert | ... |
Newscaster / Man on the Beach
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| Maggie Wagner | ... |
Shopper #3
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| Martha Hunter | ... |
Woman at Store #1
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Irene Goldstein | ... |
Woman at Store
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| Kurt Andon | ... |
Man at Store
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Kiki Melendez | ... |
Woman at Store #4
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Dean Graham | ... |
K G
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Nikkema Taylor | ... |
Overweight Woman
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Denise Mikals | ... |
Nurse Cream
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William Tempel | ... |
Jazz Club Drunk
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| Vicki Goldsmith | ... |
Trixie the Magic Girl
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Desirea Lozensky | ... |
KAB's Assistant
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Buck Reynolds | ... |
Cowboy Pimp
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| Noah Blake | ... |
Bartender
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Robert Claxton | ... |
Limo Driver
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Norman Cutliff | ... |
John Droner
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Dave Gist | ... |
Jack Flange
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| David Hill | ... |
Disciple
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Mira Hull | ... |
Young Disciple
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Jenny Kerr | ... |
Nurse
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Eric Shackelford | ... |
Hippie Disciple
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| Michael Stellman | ... |
Magnificent Mike
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| Jacob Taylor | ... |
Guy in Church
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| Danielle Moné Truitt | ... |
Choir Singer
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| Michael Charles Vaccaro | ... |
GPS Guy
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Audrey Von Bargen | ... |
KAB's Assistant
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Michael Wallace | ... |
Recording Engineer
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Poco Zocko | ... |
Dancing Disciple
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Directed by
| Martin Guigui | ||
Written by
| Courtney Gains | ... | (writer) |
| Martin Guigui | ... | (writer) |
| Michael Hateley | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Thomas Baraka DiCandia | ... | co-executive producer |
| Erin M. Fitzgerald | ... | associate producer |
| Courtney Gains | ... | producer |
| Martin Guigui | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Hateley | ... | executive producer |
| Troy Kelly | ... | co-producer |
| Brett Kerr | ... | co-producer / line producer |
| Desirea Lozensky | ... | executive producer |
| Larry Lozensky | ... | executive producer |
| Dahlia Waingort Guigui | ... | executive producer (as Dahlia Waingort) |
| Pete Wooster | ... | producer |
Music by
| Cody Westheimer | ||
Cinematography by
| Massimo Zeri | ||
Editing by
| Thomas Baraka DiCandia | ||
Editorial Department
| Patrick Nugent | ... | assistant editor |
| Jason Yanuzzi | ... | on-line editor |
Production Design by
| Samo Tusak | ||
Art Direction by
| Josh Woodyard | ||
Costume Design by
| Erica Howard | ... | (as Erika Howard) |
Makeup Department
| Stephanie Bravo | ... | key makeup artist |
| Michelle Farmer | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Alexander Yurchikov | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Vicki Goldsmith | ... | second assistant director |
| Alexander Yurchikov | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Johnny Kinsman | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Jose Barocio Jr. | ... | sound mixer (as Jose Barocio) |
| Thomas Baraka DiCandia | ... | post-production sound designer |
| Saravoot Kaitkalang | ... | boom operator |
| Jim Lakin | ... | sound mixer |
| Patrick Nugent | ... | sound effects editor |
| Michael Wallace | ... | post sound mix |
Visual Effects by
| Allen Kelly | ... | digital colorist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Caterina Colombo | ... | second assistant camera |
| David Gamble | ... | key grip |
| Mark Meyers | ... | steadicam operator |
| David Navarro | ... | gaffer |
| Marian Ng | ... | best boy grip |
| Mickey Petersen | ... | electrician |
| Neil G. Phillips | ... | grip |
| Matt Sanderson | ... | camera intern (as Matthew M. Sanderson) |
| Mike Vasovski | ... | first assistant camera |
| Paul Wittenberger | ... | grip |
| Jaxon Woods | ... | best boy grip |
| Marina Yurchikov | ... | still photographer |
| John Zivelonghi | ... | best boy electric |
Casting Department
| LaVonne Rae Andrews | ... | extras casting |
| Carmen Betancourt | ... | extras casting |
Music Department
| Mason Cooper | ... | music clearances |
| David Polemeni | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Tonia Madenford | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Marc Graiser | ... | set production assistant |
| Mira Hull | ... | production assistant |
| Elena Maliarevskaya | ... | production accountant |
| Patrick Nugent | ... | production assistant |
| Arley Richau | ... | legal |
| Anitra Stevens | ... | set production assistant |
| Denis Yurchikov | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Jonathan Barbee | ... | special thanks |
| Steven Gurley | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2017) (United States) (video)
- Anthem Pictures (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dave Gist Productions (additional editing equipment)
- Filmlook Media & Post (post-production)
- Gibson Guitars (product placement provided by)
- Stars For The Stars (film publicist)
- The Bien Group (product placement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Driven by a live rockin' soul soundtrack, this madcap, semi-mockumentary depicts the escape of musician Benny Bliss from a mental institution. Benny has an epiphany during shock therapy to rid the planet of all electronic gadgets, which he believes is thwarting the growth and evolutionary process of humanity as we know it. Enlisting a bluesy band of misfits, riding in a converted handicapped school bus and putting on shows, little by little Benny and his disciples convince the masses to give up their dependence on technology, and save many-a-soul. Benny quickly spreads- his support grows, the media follows every move that he makes. But where are they going? No one knows- not even Benny, or so it seems. Written by DWG |
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| Taglines | A soulful musician becomes enlightened and embarks on a crusade enlisting a band to spread the "word" through songs in a mission to rid the world of distracting electronic gadgets that are, according to him, stunting human evolution. See more » |
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