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