Bruno is a unique young boy genius, whose expression of his own individuality leads his family and community along an emotional journey.
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Cast
| Alex D. Linz | ... |
Bruno Battaglia
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| Shirley MacLaine | ... |
Helen
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| Gary Sinise | ... |
Dino Battaglia
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| Joey Lauren Adams | ... |
Donna Marie
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| Kathy Bates | ... |
Mother Superior
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| Kiami Davael | ... |
Shawniqua
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Stacey Halprin | ... |
Angela
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| Jennifer Tilly | ... |
Dolores Tucci
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| Gwen Verdon | ... |
Mrs. Drago
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| Brett Butler | ... |
Sister Della Rosa
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Lee Hughes | ... |
Eddie Mazzaratti
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| Dylan Hubbard | ... |
Signorelli
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Kyle Phillips | ... |
Capricci
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Jordan Perry | ... |
Buttucci
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| Joanne Pankow | ... |
Sister Consolata
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Anita Muccia | ... |
Sister Thelma
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| Lainie Kazan | ... |
Sister Mary Perpetua
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Derin Altay | ... |
Nosy Woman
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| Barbara Weetman | ... |
Woman
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Hank Troscianiec | ... |
Paramedic
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| Tamara Mercer | ... |
Nurse #1
(as Tamara Burnham)
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| Robert C. Treveiler | ... |
Doctor
(as Robert Treveiler)
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| Juliet Cesario | ... |
Nurse #2
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Karen Bonner | ... |
Nurse #3
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Mark Joy | ... |
Benny
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| Korbi Dean | ... |
Female Officer
(as Deann Korbutt)
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| Pierre Brulatour | ... |
Officer #2
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Barry Bell | ... |
Wilkinson
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Joseph Casterline | ... |
Murphy
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Jill Callahan | ... |
Sheila Ribundo-Fine
(as Jill Callaham)
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| Rasool Jahan | ... |
Reporter
(as Rasool J'Han)
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Christian Durango | ... |
Young Dino
(as Christian G. Durango)
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Beatrice Boyle | ... |
Sister Mary Elaine
(as Bea Boyle)
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| Ellie M. Plourde | ... |
Girl #1
(as Ellie Marissa Ruttenberg)
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| Monica Hewes | ... |
Claudia
(as Monica Bugajski)
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Aimee Sullivan | ... |
Julia
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Jacob Bosch | ... |
Boy #1
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| Bing Putney | ... |
Boy #2
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Jessie Raye | ... |
Student #1
(as Jessie Gibbs)
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Robert Hughes | ... |
Student #2
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| Ashley Monique Clark | ... |
Girl #2 (uncredited)
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Dot Gregory | ... |
Sister Mary Bibianna (uncredited)
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| David F. Maxwell | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Craig Newkirk | ... |
Pedestrian (uncredited)
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| Patt Noday | ... |
Newspaper Photographer (uncredited)
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Kevie Penny | ... |
TV news reporter (uncredited)
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Freddy l Robinson | ... |
Newscrew (uncredited)
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Ty Sears | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Catherine Sewell | ... |
Religious Protester (uncredited)
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Rachelle R. Simpkins | ... |
Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Shirley MacLaine | ||
Written by
| David Ciminello | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jamie Beardsley | ... | line producer |
| Joe Burns | ... | co-producer |
| Andrew L. Carey | ... | associate producer |
| David Ciminello | ... | co-producer |
| Ivan Gulas | ... | executive producer |
| Jonathan King | ... | executive producer |
| David Paul Kirkpatrick | ... | producer (as David Kirkpatrick) |
| Robert Leveen | ... | co-producer |
| Jim Lotfi | ... | executive producer |
| Doug Mankoff | ... | executive producer |
| Julia Palau | ... | executive producer |
| Andrew J. Sacks | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Chris Boardman | ||
Cinematography by
| Jan Kiesser | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Bonnie Koehler | ||
Editorial Department
| Kenny Becker | ... | color timer |
| Matt Dubin | ... | digital transfer |
| Lynn Leonhard | ... | assistant editor |
| Jeff Mallory | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Shin W. Peng | ... | editorial production assistant (as Shin Whei Peng) |
| Pam Sharp | ... | assistant editor |
| David Smith | ... | assistant editor |
| David Lewis Smith | ... | assistant editor (as David Smith) |
Casting By
| Avy Kaufman | ||
| Julie Lichter | ... | (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Burton Rencher | ||
Art Direction by
| Linwood Taylor | ||
Set Decoration by
| Valerie Fann | ||
Costume Design by
| Natasha Landau | ||
Makeup Department
| Roy Bryson | ... | co-key hair stylist |
| Janet Carey | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Linda Kamp | ... | co-key makeup artist |
| Pamela Priest | ... | key hair stylist |
| Benjamin Robin | ... | makeup/hair: for Mr. Sinise |
| Cecilia Verardi | ... | key makeup artist (as Cecelia M. Verardi) |
Production Management
| James Holt | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Jim Lotfi | ... | unit production manager |
| Andrew J. Sacks | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joe Burns | ... | first assistant director |
| Susan Carpenter | ... | second assistant director (as Susan L. Carpenter) |
| Christian Clarke | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael G. Jefferson | ... | second second assistant director |
| Dan Katzman | ... | first assistant director: Los Angeles |
| Shea Rowan | ... | second second assistant director: New York |
Art Department
| C. Scott Baker | ... | set designer |
| David Baker-Fahey | ... | carpenter |
| Peter Battistelli | ... | construction coordinator (as Pete Battistelli) |
| Russ W. Cline | ... | carpenter |
| Coque Collins | ... | carpenter |
| Alex 'Jurgen' Ferguson | ... | set dresser (as Alex Ferguson) |
| Greg Finnin | ... | property master: Los Angeles |
| Brian Avery Galligan | ... | on-set dresser |
| Beejay Grob | ... | art department coordinator |
| Kevin Hardison | ... | set designer |
| Tim Hunley | ... | painter |
| David H. Jackson | ... | gang boss |
| David Johnson | ... | greensman |
| Russell Jones | ... | assistant property (as Russ Jones) |
| Richard Forest Kern | ... | carpenter / utility |
| Patrick King | ... | set dresser |
| Carl A. Kojis | ... | chargehand |
| Brian Kontz | ... | scenic painter |
| Rebecca Leonard | ... | paint foreman |
| James Martishius | ... | carpenter |
| Tim Pope | ... | lead person (as Timothy Pope) |
| Rick Sasser | ... | head greensman |
| Bob Smith | ... | set dresser |
| Franklin H. Spears | ... | carpenter (as Franklin Spears) |
| Birdie Talanca | ... | construction buyer |
| Robert Testerman | ... | lead scenic painter (as Bobby Testerman) |
| Abbie-Stuart Todd | ... | art department buyer |
| Allen Tranbarger | ... | painter |
| Richard Waldrop | ... | property master |
| J. Brad Watson | ... | set dresser |
| John Weeks | ... | carpenter |
| Sean Whalen | ... | painter |
| Doug White | ... | assistant property master |
| James Wilson | ... | painter |
| Ralph Woollaston | ... | construction foreman |
| Bobbie Young | ... | carpenter |
| Marc Baird | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Troy Allen | ... | dialogue editor |
| Joe Barnett | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Anne Black | ... | sound effects editor |
| Anthony Cargioli | ... | cable |
| Dorian Cheah | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Louis Creveling | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jed M. Dodge | ... | dialogue editor |
| Lisle Engle | ... | sound effects editor |
| Alan Freedman | ... | adr mixer |
| Robert Getty | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Danielle Ghent | ... | dialogue editor |
| David Grant | ... | dialogue editor |
| Dean Hovey | ... | sound supervisor / supervising sound editor |
| Robert Jackson | ... | dialogue editor (as Robert C. Jackson) |
| C.W. Jones | ... | foley mixer |
| Craig Jurkiewicz | ... | foley editor |
| Ossama Khuluki | ... | foley artist |
| Robert Maxfield | ... | production sound mixer (as Robert K. Maxfield) |
| Michael Mullane | ... | sound effects editor |
| David M. Roberts | ... | boom operator (as David Roberts) |
| John Ross | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Burton Sharp | ... | ADR: group coordinator (as Bert Sharp) |
| Susan Shin | ... | adr supervisor |
| Anne Slack | ... | sound editor / sound effects editor |
| Roland N. Thai | ... | sound effects editor (as Ronald Thai) |
| Jonathan Wareham | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| David Hill | ... | special effects technician |
| Walter Kiesling | ... | on set special effects supervisor |
| Michael Schorr | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| David Altenau | ... | digital effects supervisor |
| David Balwell | ... | animation supervisor |
| Gregory Creaser | ... | camera: operations (as Greg Creaser) |
| Greg DeCamp | ... | lead: film assembly |
| Tom Gorey | ... | imaging supervisor |
| Kelly Granite | ... | inferno artist |
| David 'Rudy' Grossman | ... | cgi artist |
| Ivan Gulas | ... | executive producer: Pacific Title/Mirage |
| Briana Hamilton | ... | data operator |
| Kevin Henson | ... | cgi artist |
| Alex Hernandez | ... | video operator |
| Adam Howard | ... | compositing supervisor |
| Rachel Kelley | ... | matte painter |
| Christopher Lance | ... | compositing artist |
| Jennifer Law-Stump | ... | compositing artist |
| Seth Lippman | ... | cgi artist |
| Michael Meyers | ... | cgi artist |
| Brian Nogle | ... | camera: operations |
| Patrick Phillips | ... | compositing artist |
| Dane Picard | ... | cgi artist |
| William Plant | ... | executive producer: Pacific Title/Mirage |
| James Ross | ... | camera: operations |
| Marc Ross | ... | scanning and recording coordinator |
| Olivier Sarda | ... | compositing artist |
| Jeremy Smith | ... | digital effects: line producer |
| Kevin Smith | ... | cgi artist |
| Emi Tahira | ... | cgi artist |
| David Taritero | ... | visual effects producer |
| Jeff Tillis | ... | cgi artist |
| Andrew Tucker | ... | visual effects supervisor: Pacific Title/Mirage |
| Ariel Velasco-Shaw | ... | co-digital effects supervisor (as Ariel Shaw) |
| Chris Waegner | ... | digital effects artist |
| Jeff Wells | ... | compositing artist |
Stunts
| John Copeman | ... | stunt coordinator |
| John Gilbert | ... | stunts |
| Tripp Green | ... | stunts |
| Dino Muccio | ... | stunts |
| Ramsey Scott | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Adams | ... | key rigging grip |
| Lou Barlia | ... | b camera operator |
| Patrick Borowiak | ... | second assistant camera (as Patrick J. Borowiak) |
| James Bridges | ... | still photographer (as Jim Bridges) |
| Timothy Cargioli | ... | video assist operator (as Tim Cargioli) |
| Pam Connor | ... | grip |
| Chris Dambra | ... | electrician |
| Lynn Dodson | ... | rigging gaffer (as Lynn 'LD' Dodson) |
| Frank P. Flynn | ... | b camera operator (as Frank Flynn) |
| Frank Godwin | ... | first assistant camera |
| Daniel R. Haizlip | ... | best boy grip (as Daniel 'D.J.' Haizlip) |
| Billy Hendricks | ... | best boy electric |
| Robert Hoelen | ... | company grip |
| Jeff 'Moose' Howery | ... | company grip (as J. 'Moose' Howery) |
| W.C. 'Chunky' Huse | ... | key grip (as Chunky Huse) |
| Lee Korbutt | ... | loader |
| Scott W. Leftridge | ... | dolly grip |
| Carson E. Mayne | ... | rigging grip |
| Troy Muhammed | ... | electrician |
| Aaron Pazanti | ... | camera operator |
| Alan Pickelsimer | ... | electrician |
| Derek Smith | ... | b camera first assistant |
| M. Richard Speranza | ... | company grip |
| Greg Taylor | ... | electrician |
| James Tomaro | ... | gaffer (as James R. Tomaro) |
| Tim Vollers | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Maxine Benson | ... | casting assistant: NY |
| Julie Lichter | ... | casting associate: NY |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Julian J. Filiberti | ... | key set costumer |
| Yvonne R. Fraser | ... | assistant to costume designer |
| Gloria Glynn | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| David Kratzer | ... | costumer |
| Gina Lombardino | ... | assistant to costume designer |
| Catherine Moore | ... | seamstress |
Location Management
| Bass Hampton | ... | location scout |
| E. Michael Hewett | ... | location manager |
| Patt Noday | ... | assistant location manager / key location scout |
| Ron Servicky | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Richard F.W. Davis | ... | associate music producer (as Richard Davis) |
| David Frederick | ... | composer: additional music |
| Randy Gerston | ... | music supervisor |
| Pat Lambert | ... | recordist |
| Marc Mann | ... | associate music producer |
| Steve Mccroskey | ... | music editor |
| Robert Puff | ... | music preparation |
| David Romano | ... | opera: additional vocals |
| Amy Rosen | ... | music coordinator |
| David Sabee | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Stacy Sacco | ... | associate music producer |
| Rachel Santoy | ... | production coordinator |
| Seattlemusic | ... | music performed by (as Seattle Music) |
| Sharon Smith | ... | music editor |
| Steve Smith | ... | chief engineer |
| Frank Wolf | ... | scoring mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cornelia 'Nini' Rogan | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Anthony Apostolico | ... | driver |
| W.L. Barnhill | ... | driver |
| John 'Bubba' Branch | ... | driver (as Bubba Branch) |
| Michael Coady | ... | transportation coordinator: Los Angeles Re-Shoot |
| Donell Crumpler Jr. | ... | driver |
| Tyler C. Daum | ... | transportation coordinator (as Tyler Carleton Daum) |
| Clint Davis | ... | driver |
| Barry Leigh | ... | driver |
| Phyllis Leigh | ... | driver (as Phyliss Leigh) |
| James B. Long | ... | driver |
| Jeff Long | ... | transportation captain |
| Thomas Lovett | ... | driver (as Tom Lovett) |
| Daniel Nolan | ... | driver |
| Robert Nolan | ... | driver (as Bob Nolan) |
| Randy Peak | ... | driver |
| Louis Polo | ... | driver |
| Lee Siler | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Scott Siler | ... | driver |
| Dean Stephens | ... | driver |
| Billy Swafford | ... | driver |
| Russell Hicks | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Kurt Bonney | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Brendan Burns | ... | production assistant |
| Amy Chason | ... | production assistant |
| John Chisholm | ... | welfare/studio teacher |
| Sandy Collister | ... | assistant accountant |
| Leonore Crystal | ... | post-production accountant: The Bean Counters |
| Kevin Cullen | ... | production assistant |
| David Curtis | ... | production assistant |
| Jolly Dale | ... | production accountant (as Johlyn Dale) |
| Lisa DiQuollo | ... | craft service |
| Mary Beth Edmondson | ... | accounting clerk |
| Alyce Fahsholtz | ... | production coordinator |
| Karen G. Fairbank | ... | production attorney |
| Michael Ferrara | ... | production assistant |
| Tim Fitzgerald | ... | production assistant |
| Philippe Gallichet | ... | caterer: Cinema Catering (as Phillipe Gallichet) |
| Chris Gilmer | ... | key production assistant (as Christy N. Gilmer) |
| Paul E. Harvey | ... | production executive: Original Voices |
| Rick Heath | ... | production assistant |
| Melody Korenbrot | ... | publicist |
| Suzanne Leiffler | ... | production assistant |
| Mac Macsovits | ... | production executive: Original Voices |
| Joe Magid | ... | production assistant |
| Jeff Mallory | ... | production assistant |
| Paula P. Manzanedo | ... | completion guarantor: Film Finances, Inc. (as Paula Manzanedo-Schmit) |
| Joyce Marling | ... | assistant: to Ms. MacLaine |
| Angela McGuire | ... | production assistant |
| Susan Muir | ... | executive: Film Finances |
| Pattison Newberry | ... | medic |
| Craig Newkirk | ... | animal wrangler |
| Bebe Reynolds | ... | legal assistant |
| Alicia Rudd | ... | animal trainer |
| Barri Bracey Servicky | ... | studio teacher |
| Timothy Shaughnessy | ... | production assistant |
| Daniel Taylor | ... | production assistant |
| Barbara Tillman | ... | post-production accountant: The Bean Counters |
Thanks
| Howard Behar | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge: Proskauer Rose LLP |
| Frank Capra Jr. | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
| Jamie Cuevas | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
| Keith Heiniger | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge: American Travel Marketing |
| Martha Henderson | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
| Guy Higson | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
| Lewis Horwitz | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
| Morgan Lewis | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge: and Bockius LLP |
| Jack McLemore | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
| Victor Meschures | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
| Sue Mills | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge: Wilmington Film Commission |
| Nina Peltomaa | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
| Laura Lizer Sommers | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge (as Laura Lizer) |
| Art Stribley | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
| Mort Viner | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
| Erica Wright | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
| Mary Phelan Yoel | ... | the filmakers gratefully acknowledge |
Production Companies
Distributors
- New Angel Inc. (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- Starz! Movie Channel (2000) (United States) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2001) (Canada) (VHS)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2001) (Canada) (DVD)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2001) (Canada) (VHS)
- Silvio Sardi Communications (2001) (Italy)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- D Çocuk (2007) (Turkey) (tv)
- Fiction Pictures (2009) (Greece) (DVD)
- Fiction Pictures (2009) (Greece) (tv)
- Divisa Home Video (2011) (Spain) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Digital Sound & Picture (sound post-production)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Fincannon & Associates (extras casting)
- Gypsy Grips Inc. (grip equipment)
- Locations...+ (location scouting and management)
- Magic Film and Video Works (negative cutting)
- North Carolina Film Office (film commission)
- Pacific Title/Mirage (title design)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Bruno is the story of a unique young boy genius, Bruno (Alex D. Linz), whose expression of his own individuality leads his family and community along an emotional journey. By the time he reaches his final destination, Bruno's story becomes a fable of the importance of each person's uniqueness and originality. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | The comedy that is long on originality and short on pants. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $10,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Last film project for Gwen Verdon. See more » |
| Goofs | At the end of the film when Bruno is about to board the plane, he hugs multiple people over the shoulder. When the camera cuts to a different angle, he is seen hugging under the shoulder during what is supposed to be the same hug. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References Apocalypse Now (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Celeste Aida See more » |
| Crazy Credits | During the both the opening and the closing credits, Bruno can be heard reciting key words that pertain to the story, along with their definitions. See more » |