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7.1 / 10(28 votes)IMDb19971h 30m$117K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

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The story of Robert Flanagan, a man who was born with cystic fibrosis and told he wouldn't live past 20, who through a unique odyssey of masochism, art and love found a way to live decades past his expiration date.

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Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997) - trailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Toronto International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$117K

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kirby Dick
Original Title
Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Worldwide Gross
$117K
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kirby Dick

Director of Photography

Sheree Rose, Jonathan Dayton, Kirby Dick

Film Editing

Dody Dorn, Kirby Dick

Producers

Kirby Dick

Department Leadership Roster

Kirby Dick

Kirby Dick

Director

Dody Dorn

Dody Dorn

Editor

Kirby Dick

Kirby Dick

Producer

Sheree Rose

Director of Photography

Jonathan Dayton

Jonathan Dayton

Director of Photography

Kirby Dick

Kirby Dick

Director of Photography

Kirby Dick

Kirby Dick

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

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

What is Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist about?

The story of Robert Flanagan, a man who was born with cystic fibrosis and told he wouldn't live past 20, who through a unique odyssey of masochism, art and love found a way to live decades past his expiration date.

Who directed Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist?

Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist was directed by Kirby Dick.

Who stars in Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist?

The principal cast of Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist includes Bob Flanagan, Sheree Rose, Kirby Dick, Kathe Burkhart, Rita Valencia.

When was Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist released and how long is it?

Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

How much did Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist make at the box office?

Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist grossed $117K in worldwide ticket sales.