Doug Stanhope: Deadbeat Hero

Doug Stanhope: Deadbeat Hero

2004 · 95 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy

In "Deadbeat Hero," Stanhope tackles all of the most relevant and controversial issues of our times: Abortion, "liberty," war, whether blindly supporting the troops is a good thing, the drug war, the Alabama-Mississippi ban on dildos and other sex toys, gay marriage and priest molestations. More bizarre topics include two-head babies, his suicidal cat-lady mother, and more.

Directed by Shawn Amos · Written by Doug Stanhope

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