Bowfinger

Bowfinger

Bowfinger is a 1999 comedy cult film directed by Frank Oz. It depicts a down-and-out filmmaker in Hollywood attempting to make a film on a small budget with a star who does not know that he is in the film. It was written by Steve Martin, and stars Martin, Eddie Murphy, and Heather Graham. Critics have described the film as a parody of Hollywood, filmmaking, celebrity, and according to some, the group "MindHead" is a parody of the Church of Scientology. Martin has denied this. Z-grade film producer Bobby Bowfinger is extremely eager to direct a film of his own and has saved up for it his...
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quick facts
Release date:August 13, 1999
Directed by:Frank Oz
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:97 Minutes
Producer:Brian Grazer
Editor:Rick Pearson
Music by:David Newman
Cinematography:Ueli Steiger
Screenplay by:Steve Martin
Estimated budget:$55,000,000
Genre:Comedy

Cast of Bowfinger

Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Jerry Renfro
Born:April 4, 1965
Age:47
Heather Graham
Heather Graham
Daisy
Born:January 29, 1970
Age:42
Terence Stamp
Terence Stamp
Terry Stricter
Born:July 22, 1938
Age:73
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Kit Ramsey
Born:April 3, 1961
Age:51
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Jefferson 'Jiff' Ramsey
Born:April 3, 1961
Age:51
Steve Martin
Steve Martin
Robert K. Bowfinger
Born:August 14, 1945
Age:66

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
2000 Satellite Award for Best Film – Musical or Comedy, Universal Studios
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Film director of Bowfinger

Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Born: May 25, 1944
Age: 67

Frank Oz is an American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, as well as Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street. His work as a film director includes 1986's Little Shop of...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who distributed the motion picture, "Bowfinger"?
  • A:
    Universal Studios was the movie's distributor.
  • Q:
    Who starred in the film "Bowfinger"?
  • A:
    Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski and Terence Stamp played roles in the movie.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer for the movie Bowfinger?
  • A:
    Steve Martin wrote the script for the movie.
  • Q:
    What is the rating of the film, "Bowfinger"?
  • A:
    The movie is rated PG-13 (USA).
  • Q:
    What was the estimated cost to make the movie "Bowfinger"?
  • A:
    $55 million was the budget for this movie.
  • Q:
    When was the film "Bowfinger" debuted?
  • A:
    The movie was released in August, 1999.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the film Bowfinger?
  • A:
    David Newman and David Newman composed the music for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the film "Bowfinger"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the movie is 97 minutes.
  • Q:
    What slogan was included in TV commercials for the motion picture, "Bowfinger"?
  • A:
    The movie's slogan was, "The con is on."
  • Q:
    Who produced the film, "Bowfinger"?
  • A:
    Brian Grazer and Imagine Entertainment were the show's producers.
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