Guy
“Obsessive filmmaker. Unwilling star. Compulsive viewing.”
Synopsis
A filmmaker picks a "real" subject to shoot, and when she sees Guy on the street, she latches onto him. At first, Guy is enraged that someone is just following him around, filming, but soon he begrudgingly accepts her presence, then gets attached to the attention.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 17, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Lindsay-Hogg
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirby Dick, Renée Missel
- Original Title
- Guy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Pandora Filmproduktion, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Kirby Dick, Renée Missel
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Director
Kirby Dick
Screenplay
Renée Missel
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Guy about?
A filmmaker picks a "real" subject to shoot, and when she sees Guy on the street, she latches onto him. At first, Guy is enraged that someone is just following him around, filming, but soon he begrudgingly accepts her presence, then gets attached to the attention.
Who directed Guy?
Guy was directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
Who stars in Guy?
The principal cast of Guy includes Vincent D'Onofrio, Hope Davis, Kimber Riddle, Diane Salinger, Richard Portnow.
When was Guy released and how long is it?
Guy was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guy?
Guy holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).