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It was written by Steve Martin, who also stars alongside Eddie Murphy in two roles, and also features Heather Graham as an ambitious would-be starlet. Bowfinger was released in the United States on August 13, 1999, to positive reviews, and grossed $98 million.
Bowfinger: Directed by Frank Oz. With Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski. When a desperate movie producer fails to get a major star for his bargain-basement film, he decides to shoot the film secretly around him.
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- Comedy
- Frank Oz
- 1999-08-13
Jan 2, 2022 · Star Wars' Yoda puppeteer Frank Oz and Steve Martin based Bowfinger's story on a real event that happened to legendary film star Mary Pickford. According to IMDB , a Russian filmmaker followed the actress around while she was vacationing there.
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Sep 22, 2024 · Released in 1999, Bowfinger stars Eddie Murphy and Steve Martin, two legendary comedians who are at the top of their game in this quirky movie. With its clever blend of satire, absurdity, and laugh-out-loud moments, Bowfinger has gained a cult following over the years.
[after Bowfinger's scheme has been exposed, his camera team reveals they have caught footage of Kit Ramsey exposing himself to the Laker Girls]
Steve Martin wrote and stars in a winning satire of the film industry. Martin plays Bobby Bowfinger, a penniless producer who wants to make a movie with action star Kit Ramsey (Eddie Murphy).
Aug 13, 1999 · Bowfinger is a comedy film directed by Frank Oz and starring Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy. The plot follows a down-and-out movie producer who concocts a plan to film a low-budget movie with a famous actor without the actor's knowledge.
