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Being John Malkovich

1999 · R · 1h 53m · Directed by Spike Jonze

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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Synopsis

Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can.

One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.

Trailer

Official Trailer — watch on YouTube

Official Trailer · YouTube

Cast

  • John CusackJohn CusackCraig Schwartz
  • Cameron DiazCameron DiazLotte Schwartz
  • John MalkovichJohn MalkovichJohn Horatio Malkovich
  • Catherine KeenerCatherine KeenerMaxine Lund
  • Orson BeanOrson BeanDr. Lester
  • Mary Kay PlaceMary Kay PlaceFloris
  • W. Earl BrownW. Earl BrownFirst J.M. Inc. Customer
  • Carlos JacottCarlos JacottLarry the Agent
  • Willie GarsonWillie GarsonGuy in Restaurant
  • Byrne PivenByrne PivenCaptain Mertin
  • Gregory SporlederGregory SporlederDrunk at Bar
  • Charlie SheenCharlie SheenCharlie
  • Reggie HayesReggie HayesDon
  • K.K. DoddsK.K. DoddsWendy
  • Judith WetzellJudith WetzellTiny Woman
  • Octavia SpencerOctavia SpencerWoman in Elevator
  • Ned BellamyNed BellamyDerek Mantini
  • Eric WeinsteinEric WeinsteinFather at Puppet Show
  • Madison LancDaughter at Puppet Show
  • Kevin CarrollKevin CarrollCab Driver

Details

Release date
October 29, 1999
Budget
$13M
Box office
$22.9M
Production
Propaganda Films, Single Cell Pictures, Gramercy Pictures
Country
United States of America
Languages
French, English
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