Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
Synopsis
Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-19
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Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 17, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Smith
- Original Title
- Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- VICE Media, Library Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Smith
Brantley Gutierrez
Barry Poltermann
Shane Smith, Chris Smith, Eddy Moretti, Nicole Montez, Michael Kronish
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Chris Smith
Director
Brantley Gutierrez
Director of Photography
Barry Poltermann
Editor
Chris Smith
Producer
Spike Jonze
Producer
Danny Gabai
Producer
Brendan Fitzgerald
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What is Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond about?
Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.
Who directed Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond?
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond was directed by Chris Smith.
Who stars in Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond?
The principal cast of Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond includes Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Miloš Forman, Judd Hirsch, Peter Bonerz.
When was Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond released and how long is it?
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.