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