Fast, Cheap & Out of Control(1997)
Fast, Cheap & Out of Control Synopsis
Errol Morris’s Fast, Cheap & Out of Control interweaves the stories of four men, each driven to create eccentric worlds from their unique obsessions, all of which involve animals. There’s a lion tamer who shares his theories on the mental processes of wild animals; a topiary gardener who has devoted a lifetime to shaping bears and giraffes out of hedges and trees; a man fascinated with hairless mole rats; and an MIT scientist who has designed complex, autonomous robots that can crawl like bugs.
Fast, Cheap & Out of Control (1997) is a documentary film directed by Errol Morris, released on October 3, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Dave Hoover, George Mendonça, Raymond A. Mendez and Rodney Brooks. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Errol Morris
- Producers:
- Mark Lipson, Errol Morris, Julia Sheehan
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Richardson
- Production:
- American Playhouse, Errol Morris Films, Fourth Floor Pictures
- Revenue:
- $878,960
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Errol Morris, produced by Mark Lipson, Errol Morris and Julia Sheehan.
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Fast, Cheap & Out of Control Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 48 ratings.
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Fast, Cheap & Out of Control – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fast, Cheap & Out of Control online?
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Fast, Cheap & Out of Control (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fast, Cheap & Out of Control?
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The main cast of Fast, Cheap & Out of Control (1997) includes Dave Hoover, George Mendonça, Raymond A. Mendez and Rodney Brooks. The film was directed by Errol Morris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fast, Cheap & Out of Control released?
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Fast, Cheap & Out of Control was released on October 3, 1997 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Fast, Cheap & Out of Control worth watching?
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Fast, Cheap & Out of Control (1997) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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