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6.8 / 10(8 votes)IMDb197222mUnited States of America

Hot Dogs for Gauguin

Synopsis

A down-on-his-luck photographer determined to capture visual magic and fame. He concocts an intricate plot to blow up the Statue of Liberty and sets his camera to record the exact moment of its destruction.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 12, 1972

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$800

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Martin Brest
Screenplay & Story
Martin Brest
Original Title
Hot Dogs for Gauguin
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
22m
Production Budget
$800
Production Studios
Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Martin Brest

Screenplay & Story

Martin Brest

Director of Photography

Jacques Haitkin

Film Editing

Martin Brest

Department Leadership Roster

Martin Brest

Martin Brest

Director

Martin Brest

Martin Brest

Editor

Jacques Haitkin

Director of Photography

Martin Brest

Martin Brest

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hot Dogs for Gauguin.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Dogs for Gauguin

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Hot Dogs for Gauguin about?

A down-on-his-luck photographer determined to capture visual magic and fame. He concocts an intricate plot to blow up the Statue of Liberty and sets his camera to record the exact moment of its destruction.

Who directed Hot Dogs for Gauguin?

Hot Dogs for Gauguin was directed by Martin Brest.

Who stars in Hot Dogs for Gauguin?

The principal cast of Hot Dogs for Gauguin includes Danny DeVito, William Duff-Griffin, Rhea Perlman, Martin Brest.

When was Hot Dogs for Gauguin released and how long is it?

Hot Dogs for Gauguin was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 22m.