An intimate portrait of controversial cartoonist Robert Crumb and his traumatized family.
Director:
Terry Zwigoff
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Cast
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Aline Kominsky-Crumb | ... | Herself (as Aline Crumb) |
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Charles Crumb | ... | Himself |
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Maxon Crumb | ... | Himself |
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Robert Hughes | ... | Himself |
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Martin Muller | ... | Himself |
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Don Donahue | ... | Himself |
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Dana Morgan | ... | Herself (as Dana Crumb) |
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Trina Robbins | ... | Herself |
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Spain Rodriguez | ... | Himself |
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Bill Griffith | ... | Himself |
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Deirdre English | ... | Herself |
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Peggy Orenstein | ... | Herself |
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Beatrice Crumb | ... | Herself |
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Kathy Goodell | ... | Herself |
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This movie chronicles the life and times of R. Crumb. Robert Crumb is the cartoonist/artist who drew Keep On Truckin', Fritz the Cat, and played a major pioneering role in the genesis of underground comix. Through interviews with his mother, two brothers, wife, and ex-girlfriends, as well as selections from his vast quantity of graphic art, we are treated to a darkly comic ride through one man's subconscious mind. As stream-of-consciousness images incessantly flow forth from the tip of his pen, biting social satire is revealed, often along with a disturbing and haunting vision of Crumb's own betes noires and inadequacies. As his acid-trip induced images flicker across our own retinas, we gain a little insight into this complex and highly creative individual. Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
Plot Keywords:
robert crumb | cartoonist | underground comic | psychotronic film | art |Taglines:
Weird sex · Obsession · Comic booksMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for graphic sex-related cartoons, and for language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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28 April 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Composed by Joseph F. Lamb
Performed by David Boeddinghaus
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When he was trying to raise funds for the film, Terry Zwigoff encountered Terry Gilliam who he knew had worked with Robert Crumb in the late 60s. Approaching Gilliam, Zwigoff asked for some help with the budget. Gilliam reached into his pocket, handed over a nickel and then walked away. See more »Goofs
"San Francisco" is misspelled in the closing titles. The caption reads: "Max Crumb still lives in San Francicsco". See more »Quotes
Robert Crumb: France isn't - you know - perfect, or anything, but - it's just - oh, slightly less evil than the United States.See more »
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Ragtime NightingaleComposed by Joseph F. Lamb
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'Crumb' is a fascinating, unsettling, but equally hilarious look at Robert Crumb. Even people who have no artistic talent or interest in the arts would be impressed with this movie. Watching how this man endured a brutal childhood and how he tried to escape it all. His candid remarks are a riot. The interview with Dian Hanson was hilarious, [does anybody have a copy of that issue]. The segments with his brothers were funny but sad at the same time. There were only two items I wish they would have included, I would have liked to seen him talk about his tax problems, and second, I wish he would have played a number with band he is in.