Last Supper (2015 film)
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Director Param Gill Music director Andrew Thomas Gallegos Duration Language English | 7.2/10 IMDb Genre Comedy, Drama Screenplay Param Gill, John Buchanan Country United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Release date August 15, 2014 (2014-08-15) (San Francisco)
May 22, 2015 (2015-05-22) (United States) Writer Vojko Anzeljc (story), John Buchanan (screenplay), John Buchanan, Param Gill (screenplay), Param Gill Cast Eddie Griffin (Fumnanya), Josh Meyers (Andy), Mindy Robinson (Nurse Betty), Najarra Townsend (Candy), Dave Vescio (Rocco)Similar movies Param Gill directed Last Supper and DOA: Death of Amar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Going to America is a funny, touching fairy tale about two romantic and ambitious lunatics, Fumnanya and Andy who escape a mental institution with a video camera and set out to make a movie about their romantic quest to find a princess and be rewarded with a magical kiss. The duo encounters various obstacles, not the least of which is that their princess turns out to be a burned-out prostitute who wants to commit suicide. She enlists Fumnanya and Andy to help her, only to have her suicide plans turn out to be a disaster and her pimp Rocco emerge as a menacing threat. But along the way, the trio ends up becoming overnight sensations on YouTube, as followers speculate whether the whole thing is a clever hoax or a moving if unorthodox attempt at redemption.
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Last Supper is a 2015 black comedy film written and directed by Param Gill. It stars Eddie Griffin, Josh Meyers, Najarra Townsend, Dave Vescio and Penny Marshall. It is about two lunatics who escape a mental institution to make a film. It was the opening night film at 22nd annual San Francisco Global Movie Festival on August 15, 2014 and set for a wide theatrical release in North America on 22 May 2015. The Film swept the Festival with wins in five categories including Best Director for Param Gill with a cash award of USD 100000. The film has won numerous awards in the festival circuit.
Comedy - Last Supper is a funny, touching fairy tale about two romantic and ambitious lunatics (Eddie Griffin and Josh Meyers) who escape a mental institution with a video camera and set out to make a movie about the romantic quest to rescue a princess and be rewarded with a magical kiss. - Eddie Griffin, Josh Meyers, Najarra Townsend
Synopsis
Last Supper is about two romantic and ambitious lunatics, Fumnanya (Eddie Griffin) and Andy (Josh Meyers) who escape a mental institution with a video camera and set out to make a movie about their romantic quest to find a princess and be rewarded with a magical kiss. The duo encounters various obstacles, not the least of which is that their princess turns out to be a burned-out prostitute (Najarra Townsend) who wants to commit suicide. She enlists Fumnanya and Andy to help her, only to have her suicide plans turn out to be a disaster and her pimp Rocco (Dave Vescio) emerge as a menacing threat. But along the way, the trio ends up becoming overnight sensations on YouTube, as followers speculate whether the whole thing is a clever hoax or a moving if unorthodox attempt at redemption.
Development and production
The film was loosely adapted from the original Slovenian film of the similar name which was the biggest box office hit in the history of Slovenian Cinema. Lindsay Lohan was originally asked to play the role of Candy but the role eventually went to Najarra Townsend. Penny Marshall has a cameo and plays herself.
Similar Movies
Param Gill directed Last Supper and DOA: Death of Amar. Param Gill directed Last Supper and Hotel Hollywood. Param Gill directed Last Supper and Rockin Meera.
Reception
The initial trailer was released on June 23, 2014 to a mixed response.
References
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