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The Auteur

20081h 17mJames Westby
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 67%

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THE AUTEUR follows formerly renowned porn director Arturo Domingo (Five Easy Nieces, Requiem for a Wet Dream) through a bizarre weekend as he receives a lifetime achievement award at a film festival in Portland, OR. Encountering crazed fans, former collaborators, bitter enemies and free-loving hippies, Arturo attempts to put the pieces of his broken career and personal life back together.

Comedy
Movie BusinessComebackOregon, UsaHas BeenBonfireEx-husband Ex-wife RelationshipOpen Marriage

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What is The Auteur (2008) about?

THE AUTEUR follows formerly renowned porn director Arturo Domingo (Five Easy Nieces, Requiem for a Wet Dream) through a bizarre weekend as he receives a lifetime achievement award at a film festival in Portland, OR. Encountering crazed fans, former collaborators, bitter enemies and free-loving hippies, Arturo attempts to put the pieces of his broken career and personal life back together.

Who stars in The Auteur?

The Auteur stars Melik Malkasian (Arturo Domingo), Denise Chanterelle DuBois (Margaret le Plage), Loren Hoskins (Manny Davis), John Breen (Frank E. Normo), Alice McMunn (Dyke Club 'I'm You - Bitch!' Woman). The film was directed by James Westby.

How long is The Auteur?

The Auteur has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

Is The Auteur worth watching?

The Auteur holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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