Directed by:
Peter BogdanovichCinematography:
László KovácsComposer:
Richard HazardCast:
Ryan O'Neal, Burt Reynolds, Tatum O'Neal, Brian Keith, Stella Stevens, John Ritter, Brion James, Priscilla Pointer, Frank Marshall, George Gaynes (more)Plots(1)
A film about the making of a film set in 1910. Some big names star in this slapstick comedy that pays some homage to the silent and indeed dangerous visual comedy of Harold Lloyd. Although it cannot replicate the charm and vivacity of the earlier, original works that have inspired it, it is nevertheless an interesting period piece on the 'behind-the-scenes' of movie making in that era. In the end, the characters go to Hollywood to see the groundbreaking film BIRTH OF A NATION. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Ryan O'Neal](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/385/168385370_gw7le3.jpg)
Ryan O'Neal
USA
Best movies:
Barry Lyndon (1975)
Paper Moon (1973)
A Bridge Too Far (1977)
![Burt Reynolds](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267460_a8793a.jpg)
Burt Reynolds
USA
Best movies:
![Tatum O'Neal](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/390/164390350_76fb21.png)
Tatum O'Neal
USA
Best movies:
Paper Moon (1973)
Basquiat (1996)
Circle of Two (1981)
![Brian Keith](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271648_d0f0b3.jpg)
Brian Keith
USA
Best movies:
The Parent Trap (1961)
The Young Philadelphians (1959)
Fort Dobbs (1958)
![Stella Stevens](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/964/162964958_bc890f.jpg)
Stella Stevens
USA
Best movies:
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! (1997) (TV movie)
The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)
![John Ritter](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270783_0a041f.jpg)
John Ritter
USA
Best movies:
Sling Blade (1996)
The Flight of Dragons (1982)
Noises Off... (1992)
![Brion James](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270493_eec02e.jpg)
Brion James
USA
Best movies:
The Fifth Element (1997)
Roots (1977) (series)
Blade Runner (1982)
![Priscilla Pointer](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/402/402364_9e0deb.jpg)
Priscilla Pointer
USA
Best movies:
Blue Velvet (1986)
Honeysuckle Rose (1980)
Mommie Dearest (1981)
![Frank Marshall](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269886_ae38e9.jpg)
Frank Marshall
USA
Best movies:
![George Gaynes](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270949_7e21e9.jpg)
George Gaynes
Russian Empire
Best movies:
Tootsie (1982)
Police Academy (1984)
Columbo (1971) (series)
![M. Emmet Walsh](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/762/168762141_d07mx8.jpg)
M. Emmet Walsh
USA
Best movies:
Little Big Man (1970)
The Iron Giant (1999)
Serpico (1973)
Hal Needham
USA
Best movies:
Sometimes a Great Notion (1971)
French Connection 2 (1975)
Nickelodeon (1976)
![Griffin O'Neal](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/325/325343_72ff7c.jpg)
Griffin O'Neal
USA
Best movies:
Nickelodeon (1976)
The Children of Times Square (1986) (TV movie)
The Wraith (1986)
![James Best](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/022/809/22809402_716245.jpg)
James Best
USA
Best movies:
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion! (1997) (TV movie)
Winchester '73 (1950)
How the West Was Won (1976) (series)
![Morgan Farley](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/490/160490514_6711a3.jpg)
Morgan Farley
USA
Best movies:
Hello, Dolly! (1969)
Julius Caesar (1953)
High Noon (1952)
![Don Calfa](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/462/462483_535812.jpg)
Don Calfa
USA
Best movies:
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
The Rose (1979)
Columbo (1971) (series)
![Harry Carey Jr.](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/078/831/78831448_b1d103.jpg)
Harry Carey Jr.
USA
Best movies:
Back to the Future Part III (1990)
Man of the East (1972)
Rio Bravo (1959)
![Philip Bruns](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/093/886/93886075_78e3c2.jpg)
Philip Bruns
USA
Best movies:
Midnight Cowboy (1969)
Taking Off (1971)
How the West Was Won (1976) (series)
![E.J. André](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/000/159000256_3fbc51.jpg)
E.J. André
USA
Best movies:
Papillon (1973)
The Lawyer (1970)
The Ten Commandments (1956)
Jack Perkins
USA
Best movies:
Spartacus (1960)
What's Up, Doc? (1972)
The Great Race (1965)