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Waiting for Guffman

R19971h 24mChristopher Guest
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Metacritic 72

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"There's a good reason some talent remains undiscovered."

Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town musical production go overboard when they learn that Broadway theater agent Mort Guffman will be in attendance.

ComedyMusic
MissouriMockumentaryMechanicIn The ClosetImprovisationWhisperingTravel AgentAlien ContactCity CouncilChinese Restaurant

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Frequently asked questions

What is Waiting for Guffman (1997) about?

Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town musical production go overboard when they learn that Broadway theater agent Mort Guffman will be in attendance.

Who stars in Waiting for Guffman?

Waiting for Guffman stars Christopher Guest (Corky St. Clair), Eugene Levy (Dr. Allan Pearl), Fred Willard (Ron Albertson), Catherine O'Hara (Sheila Albertson), Michael Hitchcock (Steve Stark - Councilman). The film was directed by Christopher Guest.

How long is Waiting for Guffman?

Waiting for Guffman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is Waiting for Guffman worth watching?

Waiting for Guffman holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Comedy, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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