The Independent is a 2000 mockumentary comedy film directed by Stephen Kessler and starring Jerry Stiller and Janeane Garofalo. Stiller portrays an independent film maker who makes little-known B movies with titles like Twelve Angry Men and a Baby. The film spoofs independent directors and independent film. The film features Max Perlich and cameos by Anne Meara, Ron Howard, Roger Corman, Peter Bogdanovich, John Lydon, Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Fred Dryer, Jonathan Katz, Fred Williamson, Karen Black, Nick Cassavetes, Julie Strain and adult film actress Ginger Lynn. The fictional career of Morty Fineman (Stiller) includes having made 427 films, although it is not specified as to whether he directed them all or if it refers to films produced or written by the Fineman character. The theme song The Love Song For 'The Independent' is performed by Nancy Sinatra.
The Independent (2000)
Directed by Stephen Kessler
Genres - Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Mockumentary |
Release Date - Nov 10, 2000 |
Run Time - 95 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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Movie Info
Box Office
$238,431
Themes
Tags
2000 Release, 427 Films, B Movies, Cameos, Comedy Film, Directors, Fictional Career, Film Spoofs, Independent, Independent Film Maker, Mockumentary, Nancy Sinatra, Produced, The Love Song For 'The Independent', Theme Song, Written
Attributes
Narrative Location: California
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Alternate Titles
Independentul
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King of B-Movies
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King of B-Movies (2000)
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Produção Independente
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The Independent
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Независимость
RU