The Extra
No one knew his name... They still don't.
2005 · 96 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Comedy
Jimeoin, in the title role, plays a man fixated on the concept of celebrity, or more accurately, how he can become one. He is passionate about being a celebrity, but unfortunately he just isn't very talented. After trying to secure roles in myriad productions he finally finds employment as an extra, and what follows is his misadventures as he becomes involved with shady business men, producers and mobsters all of whom are fixated with show business.
Directed by Kevin Carlin · Written by Jimeoin
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Jimeoin The Extra -
Rhys Muldoon Curtis Thai-Buckworth -
Katherine Slattery Claudia Grey -
Kristy Hinze Katherine Arena -
Joelene Crnogorac Katherine's PA
Make it a double feature
3h 42m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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