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The Extra
The Extra
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The Extra

2005
1h 36m
Drama
Comedy

Status

Released

Release

2005

Runtime

1h 36m

Storyline

"No one knew his name... They still don't."

Jimeoin, in the title role, plays a man fixated on the concept of celebrity, or more accurately, how he can become one. He is passionate about being a celebrity, but unfortunately he just isn't very talented. After trying to secure roles in myriad productions he finally finds employment as an extra, and what follows is his misadventures as he becomes involved with shady business men, producers and mobsters all of whom are fixated with show business.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Apr 21, 2005
Languages
English
Director
Kevin Carlin
Production Countries
Australia

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Jimeoin

Jimeoin

The Extra

Rhys Muldoon

Rhys Muldoon

Curtis Thai-Buckworth

Katherine Slattery

Katherine Slattery

Claudia Grey

Kristy Hinze

Kristy Hinze

Katherine Arena

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