Cannes Man

Cannes Man

R 1996 · 88 min · ★ 5.3 · Comedy, Drama, Documentary

Film producer Sy Lerner makes a bet with a fellow film executive that he can turn any nobody into a star at the Cannes Film Festival. A New York cab driver who is visiting the festival is chosen as the test subject to settle the bet and Sy uses his skills of hype and manipulation to try and turn the cab driver named Frank into the talk of the town. Many celebrities make cameos throughout the film.

Directed by Richard Martini · Written by Deric Haddad

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Cast

Seymour Cassel Sy Lerner
Francesco Quinn Frank 'Rhino' Rhinoslavsky
Rebecca Broussard Rebecca Lerner
Luana Anders Agent on Phone
Lloyd Kaufman Self - Troma Chief
James Brolin Self
John Malkovich Self
Ann Cusack Kitty Monaco
Julian Lennon Self
Jim Stark Betting Producer
Robert Evans Self
Dennis Hopper Self

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