How long is The Independent?

The Independent is 1 hr 35 min long.

Who is Morty Fineman in The Independent?

Jerry Stiller plays Morty Fineman in the film.

The Independent

Name: The Independent
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2001-11-30
Duration: 95
Rating: 49

This mockumentary explores the career of independent filmmaker Morty Fineman (Jerry Stiller), responsible for over 400 movies. Fineman faces mounting debt, but puts his heart and remaining money into a feature film about a serial killer. He contacts his daughter, Paloma (Janeane Garofalo), to work for him, after which he tries to obtain the rights to the killer's tale. The only caveat is that the film must be a musical. Fineman, Paloma and assistant Irving embark on this strange quest.

GENRE: Comedy
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Nov 30, 2001

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How long is The Independent?: The Independent is 1 hr 35 min long.

Who directed The Independent?: Stephen Kessler

Who is Morty Fineman in The Independent?: Jerry Stiller plays Morty Fineman in the film.

What is The Independent about?: This mockumentary explores the career of independent filmmaker Morty Fineman (Jerry Stiller), responsible for over 400 movies. Fineman faces mounting debt, but puts his heart and remaining money into a feature film about a serial killer. He contacts his daughter, Paloma (Janeane Garofalo), to work for him, after which he tries to obtain the rights to the killer's tale. The only caveat is that the film must be a musical. Fineman, Paloma and assistant Irving embark on this strange quest.