A Futile and Stupid Gesture
A Futile and Stupid Gesture
Release: 2018-01-24·Runtime: 101m·★ 6.5
ComedyDrama
In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Abominable Pictures
Principato-Young Entertainment
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Meera Rohit Kumbhanias Elaine
David Krumholtzas Time-Life Publisher
Chris Reddas Skeptical Black Man
Andrew Gray McDonnellas Michael O'Keefe
Garrett Boydas Young Omega Chip Diller (uncredited)
Craig Wedrenas Lemmings Piano Player
Sandra Roskoas Stoner College Kid (uncredited)
Nelson Franklinas P.J. O'Rourke
Emmy Rossumas Kathryn Walker
Frank Gingerichas Doug - Age 12
Ben F. Campbellas Harvard Jester
Armen Weitzmanas Lorne Michaels
Martin Mullas Modern Doug
Neil Caseyas Brian McConnachie
Harry Groeneras Harry Kenney
Max Greenfieldas Chris Miller
Matt Walshas Matty Simmons
Brad Morrisas Peter Ivers
Krister Johnsonas Michael Gross
Gregg Turkingtonas Advertiser
Thomas Lennonas Michael O'Donoghue
Joel McHaleas Chevy Chase
Morgan Gingerichas Doug - Age 12
Rich Sommeras Harry Crane
Kate Simmonsas Party Guest
Dallas Ryanas Sound Guy (uncredited)
David Wainas Interviewer
Rick Overtonas First Publisher
Lonny Rossas Ivan Reitman
John Gemberlingas John Belushi
Mark Metcalfas Second Publisher
Matt Ballardas Bartender
Domhnall Gleesonas Henry Beard
Camille Guatyas Alex Garcia-Mata
Annette O'Tooleas Stephanie Kenney
Mitchell Hurwitzas Time-Life Publisher
Liz Femias Skeptical Black Woman
Lindsey Kraftas Gwyneth Cravens
Rick Glassmanas Harold Ramis
Seth Greenas Christopher Guest
Carla Galloas Lucy Fisher
Paul Scheeras Paul Shaffer
Allyson Nicole Jonesas Student (uncredited)
Sean Leoas Boyscout (uncredited)
Matt Lucasas Tony Hendra
Michael Coltonas Art Director
Christina Milleras Funeral Guest (uncredited)
Ed Helmsas Tom Snyder
Beau Bassewitzas Umpire
Mike Parkas Advertiser
Jack Andrew Cookas Dan Aykroyd (uncredited)
Paul Ruddas "The Nobody" (uncredited)
Will Forteas Doug Kenney
Finn Wittrockas Tim Matheson
Brian Huskeyas John Landis
Abigail Kleinas Missy
Martha Smithas Tour Guide
Jake Jacobsonas Ted Knight (uncredited)
Jon Dalyas Bill Murray
Kerri Kenneyas Sullivan Producer
Bob Stephensonas Construction Worker
Julian Wassas Premiere Party Guitar Player
Melissa Pauloas Room Service Waitress
Natasha Lyonneas Anne Beatts
Jackie Tohnas Gilda Radner
Bambadjan Bambaas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Joe Lo Truglioas Brad
Elvyas Mary Marshmallow
Jon Klaftas Preppy Student
John Aboudas Art DirectorCrew
" />Debra McGuireCostume Design" />Craig WedrenOriginal Music Composer" />John AboudExecutive Producer, Screenplay
" />Michael DuisenbergStunts
" />Allison JonesCasting
" />Ted SarandosProducer" />Michael ColtonExecutive Producer, Screenplay
" />Alexandra PatsavasMusic Supervisor" />Ed HelmsExecutive Producer
" />Kevin AtkinsonDirector of Photography" />David WainExecutive Producer, Director
" />Sean McKittrickExecutive Producer
" />Ben HarrisCasting Associate
" />Chris CarnelStunts
" />Jonathan SternProducer
" />Jonah MarkowitzProduction Design
" />Ed NovickSound Mixer