A puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of movie star John Malkovich.A puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of movie star John Malkovich.A puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of movie star John Malkovich.
- Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 49 wins & 79 nominations total
Octavia Spencer
- Woman in Elevator
- (as Octavia L. Spencer)
Reginald C. Hayes
- Don
- (as Reggie Hayes)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJohn Malkovich was approached about this film several times and loved the script, but he and his production crew felt that another actor would fit the role better. Malkovich offered to help produce the film, and aid Spike Jonze in any way, but refused to star in it. Eventually after a couple of years Malkovich's will was worn down and he agreed to star in the film.
- GoofsJust after the first time Lotte falls out of the portal onto the side of the New Jersey Turnpike, a palm tree is visible in the distance over Craig's shoulder.
- Quotes
Craig Schwartz: You don't know how lucky you are being a monkey. Because consciousness is a terrible curse. I think. I feel. I suffer. And all I ask in return is the opportunity to do my work. And they won't allow it... because I raise issues.
- Crazy creditsat the end of the cast listing is noted ...and John Malkovich
- ConnectionsEdited from 1998 MTV Video Music Awards (1998)
- SoundtracksAllegro, from Music for Strings
Written by Béla Bartók
Performed by The Cleveland Orchestra
Conducted by Christoph von Dohnányi
Courtesy of The Decca Record Company Ltd.
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets
Featured review
... but without it you'd be unconscious or you wouldn't be you, or are you, you? Exploring identity, appearance, choice and fame in the most original and entertaining of ways, this esoterically amusing vision of what makes us who we are manages to keep you engaged and amused while encouraging a little self reflection upon completion - that is if it is you doing the reflecting, pulling your own strings, grinding your own organ, dancing to your own tune.
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Thử Làm John Malkovich
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $13,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $22,863,596
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $637,721
- Oct 31, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $23,106,795
- Runtime1 hour 53 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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