An intimate portrait of controversial cartoonist Robert Crumb and his traumatized family.
Director:
Terry Zwigoff
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| Robert Crumb | ... | Himself | |
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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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EnglishRelease Date:
28 April 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$19,859, 23 April 1995Gross USA:
$3,041,083Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$3,041,083Company Credits
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Psychologist Jordan B. Peterson regards it as the 'most brilliant documentary' he's ever seen. See more »Goofs
"San Francisco" is misspelled in the closing titles. The caption reads: "Max Crumb still lives in San Francicsco". See more »Quotes
Charles Crumb: [to his mother] You would always threaten to give us enemas if we didn't behave properly.See more »
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Fascinating documentary about a US underground cartoonist, Robert Crumb. Although I'd heard of Crumb (mainly through American Splendour I wasn't that aware of his work although some of his cartoons were images that I'd seen before. Basically the guy did an assortment of freaky and surreal images straight out of the darker recesses of his mind. Criticised for his portrayal of women in his comics by some, the film delves into what can only be described as a unique family background, where his brothers appear to be as divorced from reality as his comics are. It was good enough to get me to go and check out some of his stuff.