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Bowling for Columbine

  • 20022002
  • RR
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
146K
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Michael Moore in Bowling for Columbine (2002)
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DocumentaryCrimeDrama
Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence.Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence.Filmmaker Michael Moore explores the roots of America's predilection for gun violence.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
146K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Moore
  • Writer
    • Michael Moore
  • Stars
    • Michael Moore
    • Charlton Heston
    • Marilyn Manson
  • Director
    • Michael Moore
  • Writer
    • Michael Moore
  • Stars
    • Michael Moore
    • Charlton Heston
    • Marilyn Manson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 898User reviews
    • 208Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 39 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:07
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    Michael Moore in Bowling for Columbine (2002)
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    Michael Moore in Bowling for Columbine (2002)
    Michael Moore in Bowling for Columbine (2002)

    Top cast

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    Michael Moore
    Michael Moore
    • Self - Narrator
    Charlton Heston
    Charlton Heston
    • Self
    Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson
    • Self
    Salvador Allende
    Salvador Allende
    • Self - President of Chile
    • (archive footage)
    Mike Bradley
    • Self - Mayor of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
    Arthur A. Busch
    • Self - County Prosecutor: Flint, Michigan
    • (as Arthur Busch)
    George Bush
    George Bush
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    George W. Bush
    George W. Bush
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Michael Caldwell
    • Self - Police Detective
    Richard Castaldo
    Richard Castaldo
    • Self - Columbine Victim
    Dick Clark
    Dick Clark
    • Self
    Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Steve Davis
    • Self - Deputy Sheriff
    • (archive footage)
    Ngo Dinh Diem
    Ngo Dinh Diem
    • Self - President of South Vietnam
    • (archive footage)
    Mike Epstein
    • Self - Shopper in Mall
    Joe Farmer
    • Self - Superintendent of Schools
    • (archive footage)
    Denny Fennell
    • Self - Home Security Consultant
    Barry Glassner
    • Self - Author of 'The Culture of Fear'
    • (as Prof. Barry Glassner)
    • Director
      • Michael Moore
    • Writer
      • Michael Moore
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Because the film didn't fit neatly into any established categories at Cannes, the Jury created a special 55th Anniversary Award just for the film.
    • Goofs
      As Charlton Heston walks away from Michael Moore in the final interview, the scene cuts repeatedly between Heston (point of view from behind Moore) and Moore (point of view from the stairs directly in front of Moore) holding a photo of the slain Flint, Michigan girl and asking Heston to look at it. When the POV is of Moore holding the photo, there is clearly no cameraman anywhere behind him. The same with the POV of Heston, there is clearly no cameraman anywhere in front of Moore. So the two POVs were not filmed simultaneously as the film implies.
    • Quotes

      Michael Moore: If you were to talk directly to the kids at Columbine or the people in that community, what would you say to them if they were here right now?

      Marilyn Manson: I wouldn't say a single word to them. I would listen to what they have to say, and that's what no one did.

    • Crazy credits
      In the credits, there is a thank you to Mike's Militia - Athens Branch. This does not exist - Michael Moore, during his speaking engagement at Ohio University, to promote his book, "Stupid White Men," screened two versions of the "History of gun control" animated segment, which featured the same animation but different narration. The audience was asked to vote on which of the two versions should be included. After choosing a version, Moore claimed he would include Athens, Ohio and the audience in the credits, but wasn't sure what name to give credit to. Several suggestions were shouted out and Mike Michigan Militia, Athens, OH branch was finally chosen.
    • Alternate versions
      In the theatrical release, a caption was inserted into a 1988 Bush-Quayle ad, "Revolving Doors," which read "Willie Horton released. Then kills again." In the DVD release, the caption reads "Willie Horton released. Then rapes a woman." Neither version makes it clear that the text was not part of the original ad.
    • Connections
      Edited from The Awful Truth (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Take the Skinheads Bowling
      (1985)

      Written by Victor Krummenacher, David Lowery, Christopher Molla, and

      Jonathan Segel

      Performed by Teenage Fanclub

    User reviews898

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    Featured review
    9/10
    Moore Strikes Again
    The two high school students made infamous for their rampage at Columbine were rumored to have been at a bowling class at the school the morning of the shooting. It turned out to be urban legend, but Moore kept the catchy title, anyway. There seems to be no in between in regards to the filmmaker. I flat out love his work, all the way back to Roger and Me, and his TV shows, TV Nation and The Awful Truth. Here he takes on the NRA and Charleton Heston, or Moses, as he is best remembered, as he was the chief spokesman for the gun rights organization. As a gun owner, living in a secluded area, even I recognize the need for proper screenings and some restrictions on firearms.

    As usual, Moore uses sardonic humor to make his point. At a bank in Colorado, he is given a hunting rifle for purchasing a CD. As he leaves the bank with the weapon, he asks, don't you think it's a little dangerous handing out guns at a bank? The high point is when Moore interviews Heston, asking him about the high level of gun violence, and Chuck answers that the reason is "race mixing" in America. This was seen by some as an ambush; I see it as Moore capturing the actors true feelings, and they are frightening. RIP Charlie boy.

    Bowling for Columbine is both informative and entertaining, and Moore is our best documentary filmmaker. Look out, Dittoheads, the truth hurts.
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    • Aug 21, 2012

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 15, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Michael Moore Official Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Benim cici silahım
    • Filming locations
      • Windsor, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • United Artists
      • Alliance Atlantis Communications
      • Salter Street Films International
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,576,018
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $209,148
      • Oct 13, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $58,011,975
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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