
The Independent
The Independent is a mockumentary comedy film made in 2000, directed by Stephen Kessler, starring Jerry Stiller as an independent film maker, who makes little-known B movies with titles like Twelve Angry Men and a Baby. The film spoofs independent directors and independent film. The film features Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich, and cameos by Anne Meara, Ron Howard, Roger Corman, Peter Bogdanovich, John Lydon, Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Fred Dryer, Jonathan Katz, Fred Williamson, Karen Black, Nick Cassavetes, Julie Strain and adult film actress Ginger Lynn. The fictional career of Morty Fineman (Stiller) is said to have made 427 films. It is not specified as to whether he directed them all, or if it refers to films produced or written by the Fineman character.
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The Independent is a mockumentary comedy film made in 2000, directed by Stephen Kessler, starring Jerry Stiller as an independent film maker, who makes little-known B movies with titles like Twelve Angry Men and a Baby. The film spoofs independent directors and independent film. The film features Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich, and cameos by Anne Meara, Ron Howard, Roger Corman, Peter Bogdanovich, John Lydon, Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Fred Dryer, Jonathan Katz, Fred Williamson, Karen Black, Nick Cassavetes, Julie Strain and adult film actress Ginger Lynn. The fictional career of Morty Fineman (Stiller) is said to have made 427 films. It is not specified as to whether he directed them all, or if it refers to films produced or written by the Fineman character. The Independent featuring Jerry Stiller and Paul Logan is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates. It's a comedy movie was met with mixed reviews by critics.
Director
Stephen Kessler
Marty Fineman
Jerry Stiller
Son
Paul Logan
Himself
Roger Corman
Paloma Fineman
Janeane Garofalo
Ivan
Max Perlich
Himself
Ted Demme
Himself
Ron Howard
Herself
Karen Black
Himself
Peter Bogdanovich
Himself
Fred Williamson
Himself
Nick Cassavetes
Ms. Kevorkian
Julie Strain
Bert
Ethan Embry
Rob's Dad
Phil Proctor
Sally / Receptionist
Louisa Moritz
Blossom
Victoria Silvstedt
Dr. Rosaria Mclesh
Amy Stiller
William Henry Ellis
Larry Hankin
Maitre d'
Andy Dick
Mayor Kitty Storm
Ginger Lynn Allen
Ratings & Reviews
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