Bowfinger (1999)
The con is on.
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.
Director: Frank Oz
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: August 12, 1999
Cast
- Steve Martin - Bobby Bowfinger
- Eddie Murphy - Kit Ramsey / Jeffernson 'Jiff' Ramsey
- Heather Graham - Daisy
- Christine Baranski - Carol
- Jamie Kennedy - Dave
- Barry Newman - Hal, Kit's Agent
- Adam Alexi-Malle - Afrim
- Kohl Sudduth - Slater
- Terence Stamp - Terry Stricter
- Robert Downey Jr. - Jerry Renfro
Screenplay
- Steve Martin (Screenplay)
Music: David Newman
Cinematography: Ueli Steiger
Editing: Richard Pearson
Production: Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Brian Grazer Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $55M
Box Office: $99M
Original Language: en
Themes
Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
movie business, celebrity, fame, hollywood, los angeles, california, filmmaking, hilarious, amused
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bowfinger about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bowfinger?
- Bowfinger was directed by Frank Oz.
- Who stars in Bowfinger?
- Bowfinger stars Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski, Jamie Kennedy, Barry Newman.
- How long is Bowfinger?
- Bowfinger has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Bowfinger?
- Bowfinger is a Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Bowfinger?
- Bowfinger had a budget of $55M.
- How much did Bowfinger gross?
- Bowfinger grossed $99M worldwide.
- Where was Bowfinger produced?
- Bowfinger was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Bowfinger?
- The themes of Bowfinger include: Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy.