Living in Oblivion
Nick is about to discover the first rule of filmmaking: if at first you don't succeed... PANIC!
R 1995 · 90 min · ★ 7.2 · Comedy
Low-budget independent filmmaker Nick Reve tries to keep everything together as his production is plagued with an insecure actress, a megalomaniac star, a pretentious beret-wearing director of photography, and lousy catering.
Directed by Tom DiCillo · Written by Tom DiCillo
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Peter Dinklage Tito -
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Kevin Corrigan Assistant Camera - R Robert Wightman Gaffer
- M Michael Griffiths Sound Mixer / 'Speedo'
- M Matthew Grace Boom Op
- H Hilary Gilford Scripty
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