Being John Malkovich
1999 · 112 min · R-rated · 7.7/10 on IMDb
comedy, drama, fantasy
A puppeteer, Craig Schwartz (John Cusack), discovers his office has a secret portal that leads directly into the brain of one of America's most popular actors, John Malkovich (Malkovich himself). When the journey ends fifteen minutes later, the participant is spewed onto the side of the New Jersey Turnpike. Schwartz uses his discovery as a way to get closer to fellow co-worker Maxine (Catherine Keener). Together, the pair form JM, INC., which allows ordinary citizens to join in on the fun for $200 a pop. But when Craig's wife Lotte (Cameron Diaz), as Malkovich, is seduced by Maxine, things begin to unfurl at an even more outrageous pace.
Director: Spike Jonze, Actors: Spike Jonze, John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean, Mary Kay Place, John Malkovich, Ned Bellamy, Eric Weinstein, Charlie Sheen
USA
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Atlantic-13
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