The Independent
The Independent is a Comedy Mockumentary film released on 10th November 2000; Stephen Kessler directed the film which stars Ben Stiller, Ethan Embry, and Janeane Garofalo.
Plot
The Independent is a mockumentary comedy film made in 2000, directed by Stephen Kessler, starring Jerry Stiller as an independent film maker, who makes little-known B movies with titles like Twelve Angry Men and a Baby. The film spoofs independent directors and independent film. The film features Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich, and cameos by Anne Meara, Ron Howard, Roger Corman, Peter Bogdanovich, John Lydon, Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Fred Dryer, Jonathan Katz, Fred Williamson, Karen Black, Nick Cassavetes, Julie Strain and adult film actress Ginger Lynn. The fictional career of Morty Fineman (Stiller) is said to have made 427 films. It is not specified as to whether he directed them all, or if it refers to films produced or written by the Fineman character.
Genres & Themes
Cast (28)
Ben Stiller
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Ethan Embry
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 21
Janeane Garofalo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Julie Strain
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Fred Williamson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 61
Andy Dick
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Phil Proctor
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Michael Berryman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Max Perlich
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Larry Hankin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Jerry Stiller
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 72
Peter Bogdanovich
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Roger Corman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 73
Paul Logan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Anne Meara
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 70
Ginger Lynn Allen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Aki Aleong
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65
Nick Cassavetes
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Ron Howard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Fred Dryer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Louisa Moritz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 63
Richard Paul
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Amy Stiller
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Victoria Silvstedt
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Priscilla Inga Taylor
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Ted Demme
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
The Independent Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
14% 20-29
29% 30-39
7% 40-49
18% 50-59
14% 60-69
11% 70-79
7% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
36% Female
64% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Neutral/Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
The Independent FAQ
When was The Independent released?
The Independent was released 23 years ago, on Friday November 10th, 2000.