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