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Starving Artists

  • 1997
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
42
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SatireSlapstickComedy

A handful of hapless, hungry artists brave absurdity, starvation, and a barrel of monkeys in this Boston-based romantic comedy.A handful of hapless, hungry artists brave absurdity, starvation, and a barrel of monkeys in this Boston-based romantic comedy.A handful of hapless, hungry artists brave absurdity, starvation, and a barrel of monkeys in this Boston-based romantic comedy.

  • Director
    • Allan Piper
  • Writer
    • Allan Piper
  • Stars
    • Lillian Christie Allan
    • Scott M. Anderson
    • Deborah Berman
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    42
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Allan Piper
    • Writer
      • Allan Piper
    • Stars
      • Lillian Christie Allan
      • Scott M. Anderson
      • Deborah Berman
    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Lillian Christie Allan
    • William's Widow
    Scott M. Anderson
    • Gordon
    Deborah Berman
    • KoKo
    Richard Berman
    • Voice Over
    Colin Buckley
    • Party Host
    Sandi Carroll
    Sandi Carroll
    • Doris
    Jonno Deily-Swearingen
    • Officer Twedal
    J.C. DeVore
    • Nick
    John DeVore
    • Bob
    David Fagundes
    • Voice Over
    Jenna Forrider
    • Rachel the Telegram Girl
    Cyndi Freeman
    • Roy
    Geoff Gladstone
    • Xavier
    Claire Harding
    • Jill
    Miranda Hodgson
    • Voice Over
    Linus Holder
    • Jeremiah the Prophet
    Mark Honan
    • Projectionist
    Kathryn Graham Howell
    Kathryn Graham Howell
    • Marvin the Set Designer
    • (as Kathryn G. Howell)
    • Director
      • Allan Piper
    • Writer
      • Allan Piper
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    6adamtwelve

    good ideas...weak execution

    This is a movie that has a degree of originality. If the screen play were touched up and the movie was reshot using better sound equipment it might even be good. As it is, it's amaturish at best. Still amusing to watch though.
    Snozzwanger

    Comedy is funny to watch... not easy to make.

    Witness, please, the recent witless re-make of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World". Sure, money helps- it usually does- but at the end of the day, comedy is hard work.

    In "Starving Artists" it's hard work that pays off. Low budget? Weak technical support? No-name cast? So what- it's a damned good film, funny as hell, and well produced given the obvious limitations.

    Kudos, applause, and congratulations. If you get the chance, see it. Someday, somhow, you'll wish you had!
    10chplyl

    The film is delightfully funny and i want a copy!!

    I viewed this movie at the Sedona film Festival and met Piper there, wishing him good fortune for the movie. I think the movie was fantastic and i haven't stopped talking about it for three years. I would love a copy of it if anyone knows how i can reach Allen Piper or can obtain a copy please contact me.

    I hope more people can enjoy this comedy in the future
    10Alex-321

    A delightful film.

    Recommended to any who have a high tolerance for silliness and a sense of humor. Piper proves that one does not need a huge budget or big-name actors to make an excellent movie. It's not exactly high drama, but if you go to this movie expecting to laugh you will not be disappointed.

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    • Trivia
      Shortly before the shoot of the musical number, two actors suffered leg injuries. Director Allan Piper re-choreographed the dance, putting all of the actors on crutches.
    • Quotes

      Bert: Hey, did you know the fake blood is mint-flavored?

      Jay: Bert, what did I tell you about eating the props? Now go wash your mouth out with soap. You look like a fucking vampire.

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      Exterior Lighting... God

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    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production company
      • Fest Films
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      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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