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1980·Comedy·1h 30m
7.0
★
A cult guru urges a shy disciple to make life a movie and be its star.
Directed by Brian De Palma
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Cast
Nancy Allen
Kristina
Mary Davenport
Mrs. Byrd
Kirk Douglas
Dr. Tuttle
Vincent Gardenia
Doctor Byrd
Keith Gordon
Denis Byrd
Gerrit Graham
James Byrd
Theresa Saldana
Judy
Sam Irvin
Shocked Pedestrian (uncredited)
Crew
Brian De Palma
Director
Gloria Norris
Screenplay
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Adler
Producer
Brian De Palma
Producer
Mark Romanek
Second Assistant Director
Brian De Palma
Story
Sam Irvin
Production Manager
Sam Irvin
Associate Producer
Popular Reviews
10 reviews
Jonathan
5.0★ · 03/26/26
a very on and off movies, there were scenes i was pretty locked in and scenes where i couldn’t be bothered. i’ll give this one to de palma though, compared to his other comedies, this one did have some pretty funny moments.
a very on and off movies, there were scenes i was pretty locked in and scenes where i couldn’t be bothered. i’ll give this one to de palma though, compared to his other comedies, this one did have some pretty funny moments.
Eclectic Sorcerer
4.0★ · 09/05/25
It certianly is a film.
It certianly is a film.
Eclectic Sorcerer
4.0★ · 09/05/25
It certianly is a film.
It certianly is a film.
Kyle Evan ReviewsPRO
4.0★ · 08/17/24
Man idk I just didn’t find this funny, it’s so over the top, comedy is more subjective than anything imo and this didn’t make me laugh. It’s not a bad film I just didn’t like it.
Man idk I just didn’t find this funny, it’s so over the top, comedy is more subjective than anything imo and this didn’t make me laugh. It’s not a bad film I just didn’t like it.
skyler
7.0★ · 12/17/22
a surprisingly entertaining entry in brian de palma’s filmography. i liked all of the characters and really enjoyed the story. it has a pretty good twist at the very end that’s forshadowed subtly earlier on which i thought was really cool. however, it definitely felt held back by some of its gags not landing and some racist bits that didn’t serve the plot in any way, but overall, i found it to be a pretty underrated de palma movie.
a surprisingly entertaining entry in brian de palma’s filmography. i liked all of the characters and really enjoyed the story. it has a pretty good twist at the very end that’s forshadowed subtly earlier on which i thought was really cool. however, it definitely felt held back by some of its gags not landing and some racist bits that didn’t serve the plot in any way, but overall, i found it to be a pretty underrated de palma movie.