The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
You may not like what he does, but are you prepared to give up his right to do it?
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
Director: Miloš Forman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: December 25, 1996
Cast
- Woody Harrelson - Larry Flynt
- Courtney Love - Althea Leasure
- Edward Norton - Alan Isaacman
- Brett Harrelson - Jimmy Flynt
- Donna Hanover - Ruth Carter Stapleton
- James Cromwell - Charles Keating
- Crispin Glover - Arlo
- Vincent Schiavelli - Chester
- Miles Chapin - Miles
- James Carville - Simon Leis
Screenplay
- Scott Alexander (Screenplay)
- Larry Karaszewski (Screenplay)
Music: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: Philippe Rousselot
Editing: Christopher Tellefsen
Production: Columbia Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, Ixtlan Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $36M
Box Office: $20M
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama
Keywords
pornography, free love, court case, aids, eroticism, group sex, last judgment, freedom of speech, baptism, millionaire, disabled, pornographer, constitutional convention, first amendment, history and legacy
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The People vs. Larry Flynt about?
- Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
- Who directed The People vs. Larry Flynt?
- The People vs. Larry Flynt was directed by Miloš Forman.
- Who stars in The People vs. Larry Flynt?
- The People vs. Larry Flynt stars Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, Edward Norton, Brett Harrelson, Donna Hanover, James Cromwell.
- How long is The People vs. Larry Flynt?
- The People vs. Larry Flynt has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is The People vs. Larry Flynt?
- The People vs. Larry Flynt is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The People vs. Larry Flynt?
- The People vs. Larry Flynt had a budget of $36M.
- How much did The People vs. Larry Flynt gross?
- The People vs. Larry Flynt grossed $20M worldwide.
- Where was The People vs. Larry Flynt produced?
- The People vs. Larry Flynt was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The People vs. Larry Flynt?
- The themes of The People vs. Larry Flynt include: Courtroom Drama.