A Futile and Stupid Gesture
1 HOUR 41 MINS
Biography
Comedy
Chronicles the life and career of comedy writer Doug Kenney, co-founder of National Lampoon magazine, as he impacts the American humor landscape during the 1970s before his untimely death.
Cast & Crew
Will Forte Douglas Kenney
Emmy Rossum Kathryn Walker
Domhnall Gleeson Henry Beard
Seth Green Christopher Guest
Natasha Lyonne Ann Beatts
Annette O'Toole Doug's Mom
Paul Scheer Paul Shaffer
Joe Lo Truglio Brad
Thomas Lennon Michael O'Donoghue
Joel McHale Chevy Chase
Matt Lucas Tony Hendra
Martin Mull Modern Doug
Camille Guaty Alex Garcia-Mata
Matt Walsh Matty Simmons
Jackie Tohn Gilda Radner
Lindsey Kraft Gwyneth
Jon Daly Bill Murray
Elvy Yost Mary Marshmallow
Brian Huskey John Landis
John Gemberling John Belushi
Lonny Ross Ivan Reitman
Rick Glassman Harold Ramis
David Wain Director
John Aboud Screenwriter
Michael Colton Screenwriter
Peter Principato Producer
Ted Sarandos Producer
Jonathan Stern Producer
John Aboud Executive Producer
Michael Colton Executive Producer
Edward H. Hamm Executive Producer
Ed Helms Executive Producer
Sean McKittrick Executive Producer
Ben Ormand Executive Producer
Pauline Fischer Executive Producer
David Wain Executive Producer
Collin Creighton Executive Producer
Kevin Atkinson Cinematography
Jamie Gross Film Editing
Robert Nassau Film Editing
Craig Wedren Original Music
Jonah Markowitz Production Design
Austin Gorg Art Director
David A. Cook Set Decoration
Debra McGuire Costume Design
Allison Jones Casting
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