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Bowfinger

Bowfinger

Bowfinger

Bowfinger

The con is on.

1999•1h 37m•

★6.2(942 ratings)

Comedy

Overview

On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie. Rallying a ragtag team that includes a starry-eyed ingenue, a has-been diva and a film studio gofer, he sets out to shoot a blockbuster featuring the biggest star in Hollywood, Kit Ramsey -- only without letting Ramsey know he's in the picture.

Director

Writers

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Main Cast

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Bobby Bowfinger

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Daisy

Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski

Carol

Jamie Kennedy

Jamie Kennedy

Dave

Barry Newman

Barry Newman

Hal, Kit's Agent

Adam Alexi-Malle

Adam Alexi-Malle

Afrim

Kohl Sudduth

Kohl Sudduth

Slater

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

Terry Stricter

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Jerry Renfro

Alejandro Patiño

Alejandro Patiño

Sanchez

Alfred De Contreras

Alfred De Contreras

Martinez

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Frank Oz
Script Supervisor: Luca Kouimelis
Second Assistant Director: Matt Rebenkoff
First Assistant Director: Michele Panelli-Venetis

Writing

Screenplay: Steve Martin

Production

Producer: Brian Grazer
Casting: Margery Simkin
Executive Producer: Karen Kehela Sherwood
Executive Producer: Bernard Williams
Unit Production Manager: Bernard Williams
Associate Producer: Kathleen M. Courtney

Music & Sound

Boom Operator: Brendan Beebe
Sound Effects Editor: Lewis Goldstein
Foley: Matthew Haasch
ADR & Dubbing: David Boulton
Foley: Marko Costanzo
ADR & Dubbing: Nicholas Renbeck

Cinematography

Camera Operator: Adam Kowalski
Camera Operator: Bill O'Drobinak
Director of Photography: Ueli Steiger

Editing

Editor: Richard Pearson
Editorial Services: Kelly G. Crawford

Art Direction

Production Design: Jackson De Govia
Greensman: Noah Plunkett
Set Decoration: K.C. Fox
Art Department Assistant: Sienna DeGovia
Greensman: Gus Feederle
Standby Painter: Carmine Goglia

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Joseph G. Aulisi
Hairstylist: Linda Trainoff
Makeup Artist: Rick Sharp
Hairstylist: Alicia M. Tripi
Hairstylist: Toni-Ann Walker
Makeup Artist: Frank Griffin

Visual Effects

Animation: Fumi Mashimo
VFX Artist: Syd Dutton
Visual Effects Producer: Catherine Sudolcan
Visual Effects Supervisor: Bill Taylor

Keywords

movie businesscelebrityfamehollywoodlos angeles, californiafilmmakinghilariousamused

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The con is on."

#2

With a budget of $55.0M, the film grossed $98.6M — a profit of $43.6M (79% ROI).

#3

The runtime is 97 minutes (1h 37m).

#4

The film was directed by Frank Oz.

#5

The screenplay was written by Steve Martin.

#6

The score was composed by David Newman.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Ueli Steiger.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0131325.

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Rating

6.2/10

Average

942 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Bowfinger

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG-13

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$55,000,000

Revenue:

$98,625,775

Production Companies:

Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures

Imagine Entertainment

Imagine Entertainment

Brian Grazer Productions