Private Parts (film)
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German title | Private parts |
Original title | Private parts |
Country of production | United States |
original language | English |
Publishing year | 1997 |
length | 109 minutes |
Age rating | FSK 12 |
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Director | Betty Thomas |
script |
Len Blum , Michael Kalesniko |
production | Ivan Reitman |
music | Van Dyke Parks |
camera | Walt Lloyd |
cut | Peter Teschner |
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Private Parts is a 1997 biography by director Betty Thomas . The film is based on the autobiography Private Parts by radio presenter Howard Stern , who also played the leading role himself.
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Stern tells of his childhood and youth as well as his professional career as the most popular and best-paid presenter in radio history . In addition, insights into what is happening behind the scenes of his various programs and last but not least into his private life are revealed; in particular, Stern goes into the close relationship with his wife Alison, who divorced him in 2001.
background
- In addition to Howard Stern, some of his colleagues also play themselves in the film.
- Production costs were around $ 28 million. The film grossed around $ 41 million in US cinemas.
- Numerous musicians have guest appearances in the film and play themselves in it, including Flavor Flav , MC Hammer , Ted Nugent , Ozzy Osbourne , Slash and AC / DC .
criticism
“The arduous rise of provocative radio host Howard Stern - who embodies himself - as the subject of a film that is fresh and imaginative in its comedy. In a partly improvised, partly visually pointed film style, an intelligent context is created for a form of entertainment that is acoustic in its nature. "
Awards
- In 1997 the film won the audience award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and was nominated for the crystal globe.
- In 1998 the film won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award and got a Golden Raspberry nomination.
- A Satellite Awards nomination followed in 2000 .
Web links
- Private Parts in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Private parts in the lexicon of international film