Fast, Cheap & Out of Control
Synopsis
Errol Morris interweaves the stories of four men, each driven to create eccentric worlds from their unique obsessions, all of which involve animals: a lion tamer shares his theories on the mental processes of wild animals; a topiary gardener devotes a lifetime to shaping bears and giraffes out of hedges and trees; a man fascinated with hairless mole rats; and an MIT scientist who has designed complex, autonomous robots that can crawl like bugs.
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'Fast, Cheap and Out of Control' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
Type: Featurette • Published 2010-08-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$879K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Errol Morris
- Original Score
- Caleb Sampson
- Original Title
- Fast, Cheap & Out of Control
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Worldwide Gross
- $879K
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse, Errol Morris Films, Fourth Floor Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Errol Morris
Caleb Sampson
Robert Richardson
Shondra Merrill, Karen Schmeer
Kathy Trustman, Mark Lipson, Julia Sheehan, Lindsay Law, Errol Morris
Department Leadership Roster
Shondra Merrill
Editor
Karen Schmeer
Editor
Kathy Trustman
Producer
Errol Morris
Director
Mark Lipson
Producer
Julia Sheehan
Producer
Errol Morris
Producer
Robert Richardson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fast, Cheap & Out of Control
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What is Fast, Cheap & Out of Control about?
Errol Morris interweaves the stories of four men, each driven to create eccentric worlds from their unique obsessions, all of which involve animals: a lion tamer shares his theories on the mental processes of wild animals; a topiary gardener devotes a lifetime to shaping bears and giraffes out of hedges and trees; a man fascinated with hairless mole rats; and an MIT scientist who has designed complex, autonomous robots that can crawl like bugs.
Who directed Fast, Cheap & Out of Control?
Fast, Cheap & Out of Control was directed by Errol Morris.
Who stars in Fast, Cheap & Out of Control?
The principal cast of Fast, Cheap & Out of Control includes Dave Hoover, George Mendonça, Raymond A. Mendez, Rodney Brooks.
When was Fast, Cheap & Out of Control released and how long is it?
Fast, Cheap & Out of Control was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
How much did Fast, Cheap & Out of Control make at the box office?
Fast, Cheap & Out of Control grossed $879K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Fast, Cheap & Out of Control?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fast, Cheap & Out of Control was composed by Caleb Sampson.