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Release Year0
Runtime1h 01m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
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DirectorAlbert Nerenberg
WritersAlbert Nerenberg
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWhy Can't I Be a Movie Star?
About Why Can't I Be a Movie Star?
Why Can't I Be a Movie Star? follows the story of a frustrated actor known for his ability to play "Some Guy" parts. According to the envious Some Guy, famous Hollywood actor Patrick Brannigan died on the red carpet at a premiere, yet he is still a huge movie star. Some Guy asks, if Patrick Brannigan, an untalented drunk who may not even be alive, is a movie star, why can't he be one too? As Some Guy stalks the mysterious Brannigan into some of his greatest films, Mission Possible 3, Wimp Club, and SexMen he tries to uncover the essential nature of modern Hollywood.
Directed by Albert Nerenberg, Why Can't I Be a Movie Star? leans on a strong ensemble — Nick Appleton, Ken Leonard, Mike Patterson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.
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