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Insignificance (1985)

R · 1985-08-02 · 1h 50m · EN
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A comedy about life, death, sex, and the Universe... relatively speaking.

Four 1950s cultural icons who conceivably could have met but probably didn't, fictionally do so in this modern fable of post-WWII America. Visually intriguing, the film has a fluid progression of flashbacks and flashforwards centering on the fictional Einstein's current observations, childhood memories, and apprehensions for the future.

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Nicolas RoegDirectorTerry JohnsonWriter

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Michael EmilMichael EmilThe ProfessorTheresa RussellTheresa RussellThe ActressTony CurtisTony CurtisThe SenatorGary BuseyGary BuseyThe BallplayerWill SampsonWill SampsonElevator AttendantPatrick KilpatrickPatrick KilpatrickDriverIan O'ConnellIan O'ConnellAssistant DirectorGeorge HolmesGeorge HolmesActorRichard M. DavidsonRichard M. DavidsonDirector of PhotographyMitch GreenbergMitch GreenbergTechnicianRaynor ScheineRaynor ScheineAutograph HunterJude CiccolellaJude CiccolellaGaffer

Keywords

New york city1950sAlbert einsteinHotel roomMarilyn monroeWhat ifMccarthy eraRelativityJoseph mccarthyJoe dimaggio

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityNew York City · 1950s · Albert EinsteinDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference70481Actor preference153386 · 122563 · 56680Country preferenceGb

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What is Insignificance about?

Four 1950s cultural icons who conceivably could have met but probably didn't, fictionally do so in this modern fable of post-WWII America. Visually intriguing, the film has a fluid progression of flashbacks and flashforwards centering on the fictional Einstein's current observations, childhood memories, and apprehensions for the future.

How long is Insignificance?

Insignificance has a runtime of 110 minutes.

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