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The Independent

R20001h 35mStephen Kessler
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 60% · Metacritic 52

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"Morty Fineman. Artist. Visionary. Madman."

A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.

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What is The Independent (2000) about?

A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.

Who stars in The Independent?

The Independent stars Jerry Stiller (Morty Fineman), Janeane Garofalo (Paloma Fineman), Max Perlich (Ivan), Ted Demme (Ted Demme), Roger Corman (Roger Corman). The film was directed by Stephen Kessler.

How long is The Independent?

The Independent has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated R.

Is The Independent worth watching?

The Independent holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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