Chop & Steele
“Jokes are cheap. Lawyers are not.”
Synopsis
Follows childhood friends turned professional comedians, Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett, the founders of the Found Footage Festival. When Nick and Joe book their gag strongman routine on unsuspecting morning news shows, their pranks go viral and land them in federal court with a vengeful media conglomerate. The stress of the lawsuit and pressure to continue their pranks threatens their livelihood and tests their lifelong friendship.
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Chop & Steele | Official Trailer | Drafthouse FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 25, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Berndt Mader, Ben Steinbauer
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex MacKenzie
- Original Score
- Curtis Heath, Richie Tarver
- Original Title
- Chop & Steele
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Wavelength, The Bear
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Berndt Mader, Ben Steinbauer
Alex MacKenzie
Curtis Heath, Richie Tarver
Don Swaynos, Mike Saenz, Alex MacKenzie
Berndt Mader, Ben Steinbauer, Russell Wayne Groves, Don Swaynos, Joe Plummer
Department Leadership Roster
Don Swaynos
Editor
Mike Saenz
Editor
Alex MacKenzie
Editor
Mike Saenz
Editor
Don Swaynos
Producer
Berndt Mader
Producer
Ben Steinbauer
Producer
Alex MacKenzie
Writer
Katie Steinbauer
Producer
Curtis Heath
Original Music Composer
Richie Tarver
Original Music Composer
Janice Woods
Producer
Berndt Mader
Director
Ben Steinbauer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chop & Steele
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What is Chop & Steele about?
Follows childhood friends turned professional comedians, Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett, the founders of the Found Footage Festival. When Nick and Joe book their gag strongman routine on unsuspecting morning news shows, their pranks go viral and land them in federal court with a vengeful media conglomerate. The stress of the lawsuit and pressure to continue their pranks threatens their livelihood and tests their lifelong friendship.
Who directed Chop & Steele?
Chop & Steele was directed by Berndt Mader, Ben Steinbauer.
Who stars in Chop & Steele?
The principal cast of Chop & Steele includes Joe Pickett, Nick Prueher, Davy Rothbart, David Cross, Bobcat Goldthwait.
When was Chop & Steele released and how long is it?
Chop & Steele was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Chop & Steele?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chop & Steele was composed by Curtis Heath, Richie Tarver.