Lost in La Mancha(2002)
They’ve got a story, but have lost the plot.
Lost in La Mancha Synopsis
Fulton and Pepe's 2000 documentary captures Terry Gilliam's attempt to get The Man Who Killed Don Quixote off the ground. Back injuries, freakish storms, and more zoom in to sabotage the project.
Lost in La Mancha (2002) is a documentary film directed by Louis Pepe, released on February 11, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Jeff Bridges, Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis and Jean Rochefort. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 243 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis Pepe
- Writers:
- Keith Fulton, Louis Pepe
- Producers:
- Rosa Bosch, Lucy Darwin, Andrew J. Curtis
- Composer:
- Miriam Cutler
- Production:
- Quixote Films, Low Key Productions, Eastcroft Productions
- Status:
- Released
Lost in La Mancha (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Lost in La Mancha before you stream it.
Lost in La Mancha Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Bridges
as Narrator (voice)
Johnny Depp
as Self
Vanessa Paradis
as Self
Jean Rochefort
as Self
Terry Gilliam
as Self - Writer & Director
Tony Grisoni
as Self - Co-Writer
Philip A. Patterson
as Self - First Assistant Director
Nicola Pecorini
as Self - Director of Photography
- Andrea Calderwood
Andrea Calderwood
as Self - Former Head of Production
- Bernard Bouix
Bernard Bouix
as Self - Executive Producer
René Cleitman
as Self - Producer
- José Luis Escolar
José Luis Escolar
as Self - Line Producer
Key crew
Directed by Louis Pepe, written by Keith Fulton and Louis Pepe, produced by Rosa Bosch, Lucy Darwin and Andrew J. Curtis.
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Lost in La Mancha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 243 ratings.
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Lost in La Mancha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lost in La Mancha online?
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Lost in La Mancha (2002) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lost in La Mancha?
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The main cast of Lost in La Mancha (2002) includes Jeff Bridges, Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis, Jean Rochefort and Terry Gilliam. The film was directed by Louis Pepe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lost in La Mancha released?
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Lost in La Mancha was released on February 11, 2002 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Lost in La Mancha worth watching?
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Lost in La Mancha (2002) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 243 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lost in La Mancha?
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