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  • The Definition of Insanity(2004)
  • Not Rated
    85 min | Comedy, Drama
The Definition of Insanity(2004)
Not Rated
85 min | Comedy, Drama

Robert is an actor who may or may not be himself in this film about acting, aging and the dark side of ambition. Filmed over the course of 18 months, as a documentary crew follows Robert from one failed audition to another, recording in...See moreRobert is an actor who may or may not be himself in this film about acting, aging and the dark side of ambition. Filmed over the course of 18 months, as a documentary crew follows Robert from one failed audition to another, recording in raw detail his every humiliation and small triumph as he searches for that elusive perfect role that will catapult his career into the next level. His vaunting optimism leaps one step ahead of a very real desperation. When he finally scores his dream role in a film directed by the Peter Bogdanovich, his life has reached a profound point of change - though what exactly will that change be?Written by Jamie Hook, Minnesota Film Arts See less
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Oct 16, 2004 (United States)
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54 cast members
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Peter Bogdanovich
Peter Bogdanovich Peter Bogdanovich See fewer
Amanda Lara Kay
Kate (as Amanda Kay) Kate (as Amanda Kay) See fewer
David Maquiling
Anthology Manager Anthology Manager See fewer
Jonas Mekas
Dr. Mekas Dr. Mekas See fewer
John Greiner
The Playwright The Playwright See fewer
Paula Atherton
Sax Player Sax Player See fewer
Robert A. Champi
Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Hedina Christiner
Ginny Lee, Actress Ginny Lee, Actress See fewer
Padraic Confrey
Receptionist Receptionist See fewer
Carrie Crow
Make-up Artist Make-up Artist See fewer
Ghislaine de Sanon
Zoe (as Ghislaine S. Rollins) Zoe (as Ghislaine S. Rollins) See fewer
Brian Duguay
Brian / Sax Player Brian / Sax Player See fewer
Lili Dyer
Cat Owner Cat Owner See fewer
Kathryn Fallon
Dr. Fallon Dr. Fallon See fewer
Michael Gentile
Man from the Gas Company Man from the Gas Company See fewer
Mark Gilmore
Photographer Photographer See fewer
Christopher Grimes
Voice of Bernie Voice of Bernie See fewer
Gerry Janssen
Voice Teacher Voice Teacher See fewer
Tim Katusha
Mr. Sampras, Producer Mr. Sampras, Producer See fewer
Jessa Kelly
Actress Actress See fewer
Aaliyah Miller
Actress Actress See fewer
Robert Nassau
Frank Matter Frank Matter See fewer
Suzan Perry
Mother Mother See fewer
Jack Petrowski
Man with Knife at Throat Man with Knife at Throat See fewer
Marine Putman
Producer Producer See fewer
Cliff Schmitt
Bass Player Bass Player See fewer
Mark Shikuma
Orderly Orderly See fewer
Sukhjinder Singh
Store Owner Store Owner See fewer
Melissa Skirboll
Seductive Neighbor Seductive Neighbor See fewer
Helen Stratford
Accordion Player Accordion Player See fewer
Tomi Streiff
Director Director See fewer
Alexis Suarez
Assistant Director Assistant Director See fewer
Jeff Tancil
Film Buff Film Buff See fewer
Michael Whitney
Camera Assistant / Voice of Casting Director Camera Assistant / Voice of Casting Director See fewer
Elizabeth Wunsch
Costume Manager Costume Manager See fewer
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