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The Disappearance Of Kevin Johnson (1996)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Francis Megahy
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Dudley Moore, James Coburn, Pierce Brosnan, Brent Baker, Alexander Folk, Guy Siner
Published ID: 573463
UPC: N/A
Plot: Entrepreneur and aspiring film producer Kevin Johnson is presumed dead when his car is pulled out of the harbor after an accident, and a British documentary film crew comes to Los Angeles to trace the story of his rise and fall in this mockumentary. While Johnson rubbed elbows with movie stars and Hollywood power brokers, most of whom remember him fondly on camera, his greatest talent seems to have been his gift for schmoozing and his willingness to tell people what they want to hear (and get them what they want for the evening). He got his start by bribing a travel agent, Fred Barrett (Guy Siner), to put him next to the right people on flights to and from L.A., and with the help of agent Ricky Ryan (John Hillard), he begins pitching his script idea to anyone and everyone who might listen. However, it was Kevin's willingness to find female companionship for men in power (and eagerness to blackmail his new friends) that helped get him financing for his project just before his car hit the water. James Coburn, Pierce Brosnan and Dudley Moore appear as themselves, and director Francis Megahy plays the leader of the documentary film crew. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Interesting twist on a TV movie
Added 8/16/2007

Interesting technique - a mystery wrapped in a documentary-style presentation. So real-sounding that you want to know more and find yourself becoming more engrossed as details are progressively revealed. The climax plays Hollywood at their own game. Perhaps a little tame at the end but full marks for innovation!
I've seen it long time ago and I had to see it again. Only the VHS was available on the market in the DVD WORLD :).
I digitized and will be in my good movie collection.
Must see for filmmakers.


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EXCELLENT LOOK AT HOW THE BIG "WHIGS" IN HOLLYWOOD LIVE!
Added 1/27/2001

This movie was so well done and it was very interesting. It showed you what life was like in the "Hollywood" spotlight. The director, Francis Megahy was very brilliant in creating this film. Anybody out there who loves interesting films and learning more about the movie industry, please don't hesitate to rent this film, you won't regret it!
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Investigative movie: How things happen in fleshpot Hollywood
Added 2/11/2000

If you want to know what makes a Hollywood movie "happen", then here's a good look at the "industry". I grade movies not only on each's story line and actor performance, but on how well put together it is; this particular one never failed to hold my interest and makes a lot of sense...All the time maintaining the British camera crew's POV (point of view) during interviews with Hollywood's movers & shakers, and trailing industry con artist/pimp Kevin Johnson. Well done!
3 out of 6 people found this helpful.
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