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Bowfinger (1999)
Director: Frank Oz
Cast: Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski
Runtime97 min
Rating12
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On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie. Rallying a ragtag team that includes a starry-eyed ingenue, a has-been diva and a film studio gofer, he sets out to shoot a blockbuster featuring the biggest star in Hollywood, Kit Ramsey -- only without letting Ramsey know he's in the picture.
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Bowfinger, the 1999 comedy directed by Frank Oz, received positive reviews from critics who praised its clever premise and the comedic performances of Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy. The film was nominated for a Golden Satellite Award and has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 81%, indicating generally favorable audience reception.
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Bowfinger, the 1999 comedy directed by Frank Oz, offers a delightfully meta exploration of the film industry, blending the absurdity of Hollywood with the relatable struggles of pursuing one's creative passions. Starring comedic heavyweights Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy, this film provides a uniquely humorous perspective on the lengths an aspiring filmmaker will go to achieve his dreams, making it a must-see for fans of offbeat humor and showbiz satire.
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Bowfinger is a 1999 American satirical comedy film directed by Frank Oz. The film depicts a down-and-out filmmaker in Hollywood attempting to make a film on a small budget with a star who does not know that he is in the movie. It was written by Steve Martin, who also stars alongside Eddie Murphy in two roles, and also features Heather Graham as an ambitious would-be starlet.
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