The Independent
“Morty Fineman. Artist. Visionary. Madman.”
Synopsis
A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.
Top Cast
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Jerry Stiller
Morty Fineman
Janeane Garofalo
Paloma Fineman
Max Perlich
Ivan
Ted Demme
Ted Demme
Roger Corman
Roger Corman
Ron Howard
Ron Howard
Karen Black
Karen Black
Peter Bogdanovich
Peter Bogdanovich
Fred Williamson
Fred Williamson
Nick Cassavetes
Nick Cassavetes
Paul Logan
Paul Logan
Stacy Fuson
Daughter
Herb Marcus
Old Man / Mr. Witz
Julie Strain
Ms. Kevorkian
Stephen Kessler
Steve
Mike Wilkins
Mike
Ethan Embry
Bert
James 'Kimo' Wills
Rob
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 25, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$238K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Kessler
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Wilkins, Stephen Kessler
- Original Score
- Ben Vaughn
- Original Title
- The Independent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $238K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Kessler
Mike Wilkins, Stephen Kessler
Ben Vaughn
Amir Hamed
Chris Franklin
Mike Wilkins, Jerry Weintraub
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Kessler
Director
Mike Wilkins
Writer
Stephen Kessler
Writer
Mike Wilkins
Producer
Amir Hamed
Director of Photography
Ben Vaughn
Original Music Composer
Chris Franklin
Editor
Youna Kwak
Costume Design
Russell Christian
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Independent.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Independent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Independent about?
A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.
Who directed The Independent?
The Independent was directed by Stephen Kessler.
Who stars in The Independent?
The principal cast of The Independent includes Jerry Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich, Ted Demme, Roger Corman.
When was The Independent released and how long is it?
The Independent was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Independent make at the box office?
The Independent grossed $238K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Independent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Independent was composed by Ben Vaughn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Independent?
The Independent holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).