It Takes a Lunatic
Synopsis
The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.
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Richard Gere
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Michael Douglas
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Alec Baldwin
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James Caan
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John Leguizamo
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Chris Cooper
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Frank Langella
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Bill Irwin
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Eric Bogosian
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Susan Lucci
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Lauren Graham
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Aasif Mandvi
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Joel Grey
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André Bishop
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Marianne Leone Cooper
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Randall Duk Kim
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Wynn Handman
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Lyons
- Original Score
- Vanessa Gould
- Original Title
- It Takes a Lunatic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Exemplar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Lyons
Vanessa Gould
John Walter
Billy Lyons
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Lyons
Director
Billy Lyons
Producer
John Walter
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What is It Takes a Lunatic about?
The extraordinary life of beloved acting teacher and theatre producer Wynn Handman is recalled in this portrait of a provocative, innovative artist.
Who directed It Takes a Lunatic?
It Takes a Lunatic was directed by Billy Lyons.
Who stars in It Takes a Lunatic?
The principal cast of It Takes a Lunatic includes Richard Gere, Michael Douglas, Alec Baldwin, James Caan, John Leguizamo.
When was It Takes a Lunatic released and how long is it?
It Takes a Lunatic was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for It Takes a Lunatic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Takes a Lunatic was composed by Vanessa Gould.