A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018)

In a brief life full of triumph and failure, 'National Lampoon' co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.

Director: Unknown
Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Natasha Lyonne, Thomas Lennon, Matt Walsh, Finn Wittrock, Seth Green, John Gemberling, Joel McHale, Will Forte, Emmy Rossum, Matt Lucas, Jackie Tohn, Camille Guaty, Elvy Yost, Martin Mull, Rick Glassman
Runtime: 01h 41m
Type: Movie

A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018)

In a brief life full of triumph and failure, 'National Lampoon' co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s.

Director: Unknown
Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Natasha Lyonne, Thomas Lennon, Matt Walsh, Finn Wittrock, Seth Green, John Gemberling, Joel McHale, Will Forte, Emmy Rossum, Matt Lucas, Jackie Tohn, Camille Guaty, Elvy Yost, Martin Mull, Rick Glassman
Runtime: 01h 41m
Type: Movie
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