Insignificance(1985)
A comedy about life, death, sex, and the Universe... relatively speaking.
Insignificance Synopsis
Four 1950s icons meet in the same hotel room, and two of them discover more in common between them than they ever anticipated.
Insignificance (1985) is a drama and comedy film directed by Nicolas Roeg, released on August 2, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Michael Emil, Theresa Russell, Tony Curtis and Gary Busey. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicolas Roeg
- Writers:
- Terry Johnson
- Producers:
- Jeremy Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Hannan
- Composer:
- Hans Zimmer
- Production:
- Recorded Picture Company, Zenith Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Insignificance (1985) Trailer
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Insignificance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Emil
as The Professor
Theresa Russell
as The Actress
Tony Curtis
as The Senator
Gary Busey
as The Ballplayer
Will Sampson
as Elevator Attendant
Patrick Kilpatrick
as Driver
- Ian O'Connell
Ian O'Connell
as Assistant Director
- George Holmes
George Holmes
as Actor
- Richard M. Davidson
Richard M. Davidson
as Director of Photography
- Mitch Greenberg
Mitch Greenberg
as Technician
Raynor Scheine
as Autograph Hunter
Jude Ciccolella
as Gaffer
Key crew
Directed by Nicolas Roeg, written by Terry Johnson, produced by Jeremy Thomas.
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Insignificance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 70 ratings.
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Insignificance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Insignificance online?
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Insignificance (1985) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Insignificance?
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The main cast of Insignificance (1985) includes Michael Emil, Theresa Russell, Tony Curtis, Gary Busey and Will Sampson. The film was directed by Nicolas Roeg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Insignificance released?
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Insignificance was released on August 2, 1985 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Insignificance worth watching?
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Insignificance (1985) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Insignificance?
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Yes. The official Insignificance trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.