Michael Madsen stars as himself in a mockumentary that satirizes fame through the lens of a tabloid journalist's personal struggles and relationships.
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Michael Madsen stars as himself in a mockumentary that satirizes fame through the lens of a tabloid journalist's personal struggles and relationships.
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Michael Madsen stars as himself in a mockumentary directed by Michael Mongillo. The film follows Madsen as he devises a plan against a tabloid journalist. He hires documentary filmmakers to document the life of the paparazzo Billy Dant. The narrative reveals Dant's personal struggles and relationships while offering a satirical look at fame. Co-starring Virginia Madsen, David Carradine, and Daryl Hannah, the film was released in 2007 and received positive reviews, including a perfect score from Film Threat.
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Why Watch
- See Michael Madsen in a unique mockumentary role.
- Meet a diverse cast including David Carradine and Daryl Hannah.
- Find out why it received a 5/5 review from Film Threat.
Did You Know
- The film was handpicked for Warsaw’s New Horizons Film Festival in 2009.
- Michael Madsen suggested the film's title, inspired by John Malkovich.
- The original screenplay was titled Turning the Tables before the change.
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Who directed the film Being Michael Madsen?
Being Michael Madsen was directed by Michael Mongillo.
What was the original title of the screenplay for Being Michael Madsen?
The original screenplay was titled Turning the Tables.
Which notable actors co-starred in Being Michael Madsen?
The film co-stars Virginia Madsen, David Carradine, Harry Dean Stanton, Daryl Hannah, Lacey Chabert, and Debbie Rochon.
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