Waiting for Guffman
"There's a good reason some talent remains undiscovered."
Originally released in 1996. Waiting for Guffman is a comedy/music film. directed by Christopher Guest. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, and Fred Willard
Synopsis
Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town musical production go overboard when they learn that Broadway theater agent Mort Guffman will be in attendance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (258 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.9M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Christopher Guest
as Corky St. Clair
Eugene Levy
as Dr. Allan Pearl
Fred Willard
as Ron Albertson
Catherine O'Hara
as Sheila Albertson
Michael Hitchcock
as Steve Stark - Councilman
Larry Miller
as Glenn Welsch - Mayor
Parker Posey
as Libby Mae Brown
Bob Balaban
as Lloyd Miller
Don Lake
as Phil Burgess - Blaine Historian
David Cross
as UFO Expert
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,900,000
Production Companies
- Pale Morning Dun
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waiting for Guffman about?
Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town musical production go overboard when they learn that Broadway theater agent Mort Guffman will be i...
Who directed Waiting for Guffman?
Waiting for Guffman was directed by Christopher Guest.
How long is Waiting for Guffman?
Waiting for Guffman has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Waiting for Guffman released?
Waiting for Guffman was released on August 21, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Waiting for Guffman?
The main cast of Waiting for Guffman includes Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara, Michael Hitchcock.
Is Waiting for Guffman worth watching?
Waiting for Guffman has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 258 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.