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A Futile and Stupid Gesture

Douglas Kenney, a brilliant and troubled individual, played a pivotal role in National Lampoon's leadership, driving the company to a massive media empire in the 1970s and '80s.

Douglas Kenney and Henry Beard parlayed their success in the Harvard Lampoon into the commercial magazine, National Lampoon, using their checkered lives and irreverent humor to redefine American comedy. However, Kenney's insecurities, ego, and reckless behavior eventually consumed him, alienating those who cared about him and imitated him. His tragic downfall came when his comedy lost its distance.

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Main Cast

Will ForteWill ForteDoug Kenney
Domhnall GleesonDomhnall GleesonHenry Beard
Martin MullMartin MullModern Doug
Neil CaseyNeil CaseyBrian McConnachie
Jon DalyJon DalyBill Murray
Nelson FranklinNelson FranklinP.J. O'Rourke
John GemberlingJohn GemberlingJohn Belushi
Rick GlassmanRick GlassmanHarold Ramis
Seth GreenSeth GreenChristopher Guest
Harry GroenerHarry GroenerHarry Kenney
Max GreenfieldMax GreenfieldChris Miller
Camille GuatyCamille GuatyAlex Garcia-Mata
Ed HelmsEd HelmsTom Snyder
Thomas LennonThomas LennonMichael O'Donoghue
Joe Lo TruglioJoe Lo TruglioBrad
Matt LucasMatt LucasTony Hendra
Natasha LyonneNatasha LyonneAnne Beatts
Joel McHaleJoel McHaleChevy Chase
Annette O'TooleAnnette O'TooleStephanie Kenney
Emmy RossumEmmy RossumKathryn Walker
Jackie TohnJackie TohnGilda Radner
Matt WalshMatt WalshMatty Simmons
Finn WittrockFinn WittrockTim Matheson
ElvyElvyMary Marshmallow
Frank GingerichFrank GingerichDoug - Age 12
Morgan GingerichMorgan GingerichDoug - Age 12
David WainDavid WainInterviewer
Ben F. CampbellBen F. CampbellHarvard Jester
Jon KlaftJon KlaftPreppy Student
Brad MorrisBrad MorrisPeter Ivers
Carla GalloCarla GalloLucy Fisher
Rick OvertonRick OvertonFirst Publisher
Mark MetcalfMark MetcalfSecond Publisher
David KrumholtzDavid KrumholtzTime-Life Publisher
Mitchell HurwitzMitchell HurwitzTime-Life Publisher
Michael ColtonMichael ColtonArt Director
Kerri KenneyKerri KenneySullivan Producer
Bob StephensonBob StephensonConstruction Worker
Ellen ColtonEllen ColtonWaitress
Liz FemiLiz FemiSkeptical Black Woman
Chris ReddChris ReddSkeptical Black Man
Mike ParkMike ParkAdvertiser
Gregg TurkingtonGregg TurkingtonAdvertiser
Meera Rohit KumbhaniMeera Rohit KumbhaniElaine
Armen WeitzmanArmen WeitzmanLorne Michaels
Lonny RossLonny RossIvan Reitman
Steven SimsSteven SimsStephen Furst
Brian HuskeyBrian HuskeyJohn Landis
Bo BoddieBo BoddiePremiere Party Guitar Player
Rich SommerRich SommerHarry Crane
Abigail KleinAbigail KleinMissy
Paul ScheerPaul ScheerPaul Shaffer
Martha SmithMartha SmithTour Guide
Matt BallardMatt BallardBartender
Melissa PauloMelissa PauloRoom Service Waitress
Lindsey KraftLindsey KraftGwyneth Cravens
Bambadjan BambaBambadjan BambaTaxi Driver (uncredited)
James BearbJames BearbDoug Niedermeyer (uncredited)
Garrett BoydGarrett BoydYoung Omega Chip Diller (uncredited)
Gina DunlapGina DunlapDancer (uncredited)
Jake JacobsonJake JacobsonTed Knight (uncredited)
Sandra RoskoSandra RoskoStoner College Kid (uncredited)
Dallas RyanDallas RyanSound Guy (uncredited)
Paul RuddPaul Rudd"The Nobody" (uncredited)
Tim SeitterTim SeitterKroger (uncredited)

Creators

David WainDavid WainDirector
Michael ColtonMichael ColtonScreenplay
John AboudJohn AboudScreenplay

A Futile and Stupid Gesture Videos

A Futile and Stupid Gesture | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

A Futile and Stupid Gesture | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Info about A Futile and Stupid Gesture

Studio(s): Abominable Pictures, Principato-Young Entertainment

Originally Released: United States, Jan 24, 2018

Production Country: United States

Budget: $30,000,000.00

Genres:Biography, Comedy

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