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The Independent is a mockumentary comedy film made in 2000, directed by Stephen Kessler and starring Jerry Stiller and Janeane Garofalo. Stiller portrays an independent film maker who makes little-known B movies with titles like Twelve Angry Men and a Baby. The film spoofs independent directors and independent film. The movie features Max Perlich and cameos by Anne Meara, Ron Howard, Roger Corman, Peter Bogdanovich, John Lydon, Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Fred Dryer, Jonathan Katz, Fred Williamson, Karen Black, Nick Cassavetes, Julie Strain and adult film actress Ginger Lynn. The fictional career of Morty Fineman (Stiller) includes having made 427 films, although it is not specified as to whether he directed them all or if it refers to films produced or written by the Fineman character. The theme song The Love Song For 'The Independent' is performed by Nancy Sinatra.
Original Release
11/10/2000
US Release
11/30/2000
Cast
Name | Character |
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Jerry Stiller | Morty Fineman / Marty Fineman |
Janeane Garofalo | Paloma Fineman |
Max Perlich | Ivan |
Ted Demme | Ted Demme |
Roger Corman | Roger Corman |
Ron Howard | Ron Howard |
Karen Black | Karen Black |
Peter Bogdanovich | Peter Bogdanovich |
Fred Williamson | Self / Fred Williamson |
Nick Cassavetes | Nick Cassavetes |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Jerry Stiller | Morty Fineman / Marty Fineman |
Janeane Garofalo | Paloma Fineman |
Max Perlich | Ivan |
Ted Demme | Ted Demme |
Roger Corman | Roger Corman |
Ron Howard | Ron Howard |
Karen Black | Karen Black |
Peter Bogdanovich | Peter Bogdanovich |
Fred Williamson | Self / Fred Williamson |
Nick Cassavetes | Nick Cassavetes |
Paul Logan | Paul Logan |
Stacy Fuson | Daughter |
Herb Marcus | Old Man / Mr. Witz |
Julie Strain | Ms. Kevorkian |
Stephen Kessler | Steve |
Mike Wilkins | Mike |
Ethan Embry | Bert |
James 'Kimo' Wills | Rob |
Phil Proctor | Rob's Dad |
Melinda Peterson | Rob's Mom |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Lesa Lakin Richardson | Executive Producer |
Jerry Weintraub | Executive Producer |
Mike Wilkins | Producer |
Helen Akerly | Producer |
Gary DePew | Producer |
George Paige | Producer |
Jack Ziga | Producer |