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Cast
John Cusack
as Craig Schwartz
Cameron Diaz
as Lotte Schwartz
John Malkovich
as John Horatio Malkovich
Catherine Keener
as Maxine Lund
Orson Bean
as Dr. Lester
Mary Kay Place
as Floris
W. Earl Brown
as First J.M. Inc. Customer
Carlos Jacott
as Larry the Agent
Willie Garson
as Guy in Restaurant
Byrne Piven
as Captain Mertin
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1999
Runtime1h 53m
LanguageFrench
CertificationR
GenresComedy, Drama, Fantasy
Votes4,889
DirectorSpike Jonze
WritersCharlie Kaufman
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBeing John Malkovich
About Being John Malkovich
One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.
Directed by Spike Jonze, Being John Malkovich leans on a strong ensemble — John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, John Malkovich — 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 comedy titles of 1999.
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