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