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