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