Cannes Man (1997): Cast & Plot
Cannes Man is a 1997 comedy drama directed by Richard Martini, starring Seymour Cassel as Sy Lerner, Rebecca Broussard and Francesco Quinn. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Richard Martini
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cannes Man About?
The premise of Cannes Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Film producer Sy Lerner wagers with a fellow executive that he can turn any unknown into a Cannes star. He selects Frank, a New York cab driver visiting the festival, as his test subject and deploys aggressive hype and manipulation to thrust him into the spotlight. The film features numerous celebrity cameos.
Cannes Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- filmmaking as subject
- hollywood california
- cannes
- cannes film festival
- celebrity
- film executive
- screenwriter
- film producer
- parody
- deception
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- reference to pygmalion
- mentor protege relationship
- pratfall
- air courier
- fire eater
- falling off a chair
- fishnet stockings
- high heels
- ashes
- telephone call
- mobile phone
- telephone
- reference to paramount pictures
- cremated remains
- cremation
- urn
- restaurant
- cafe
- dancing
- dancer
- clothing store
- barber shop
- camera
- photographer
- prayer
- secretary
- car alarm
- flowers
- urination
- investor
- backpack
- con man
- talent agent
- writer
- taxi driver
- taxi
- new york city
- cigar smoking
Cannes Man Cast & Characters
Seymour Cassel leads the cast as Sy Lerner, with Rebecca Broussard as Rebecca Lerner and Francesco Quinn as Frank 'Rhino' Rhinoslavsky. Directed by Richard Martini; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Martini
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Seymour Cassel as Sy Lerner - Rebecca Broussard as Rebecca Lerner
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Francesco Quinn as Frank 'Rhino' Rhinoslavsky -
Johnny Depp as themselves
Also Starring in Cannes Man
· 22 more- Jim Jarmusch Themselves
- Lloyd Kaufman Themselves
- Dennis Hopper Themselves
- John Malkovich Themselves
- Treat Williams Themselves
- Kevin Pollak Themselves
- Benicio Del Toro Themselves
- James Brolin Themselves
- Peter Gallagher Themselves
- Frank Whaley Themselves
- Chris Penn Themselves
- Bryan Singer Themselves
- Lara Flynn Boyle Themselves
- Jon Cryer Themselves
- Robert Evans Themselves
- Menahem Golan Themselves
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- Luana Anders Agent on Phone
- Harvey Weinstein Themselves
- Julian Lennon Themselves
- Ann Cusack Kitty Monaco
- Jim Stark Betting Producer
- François Petit Frenchman
More from Richard Martini
More films directed by Richard Martini: Camera, Limit Up and You Can’t Hurry Love.
Cannes Man Plot Summary
What happens in Cannes Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Frank ‘Rhino’ Rhinoslavsky is a somewhat clueless part-time cab driver in New York City who dreams of breaking into the film world, but he believes the path to status must start at the very top—as a writer. His big break arrives in Cannes, France, where he travels to deliver props to Troma, Inc. and stumbles into a chance encounter that could change everything.
Full summary
The whole story of Cannes Man, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Cannes Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the nickname given to the protagonist, Frank Rhinoslavsky, after his rise in Cannes?
Cannes Man Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Con Man” and “坎城人”.
- Also known as
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- Con Man
- 坎城人
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Movies Like Cannes Man
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Festival in Cannes, Slightly French and Paris When It Sizzles.
Cannes Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cannes Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cannes Man?
Cannes Man runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Cannes Man released?
Cannes Man was released on June 3, 1997.
Who directed Cannes Man?
Cannes Man was directed by Richard Martini.
More films by Richard Martini Who is in the cast of Cannes Man?
Cannes Man stars Seymour Cassel as Sy Lerner, Rebecca Broussard as Rebecca Lerner and Francesco Quinn as Frank 'Rhino' Rhinoslavsky, among 26 credited actors.
Does Cannes Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Cannes Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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