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Directed by Alan Smithee is a 2002 film directed by Lesli Klainberg, starring Dan Bucatinsky as Narrator. It runs 50 minutes.

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Directed by Alan Smithee (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
50 min
Director
Lesli Klainberg
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
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What Is Directed by Alan Smithee About?

The premise of Directed by Alan Smithee without spoilers.

The documentary explores the mysterious pseudonym Alan Smithee, first aired on AMC. It explains the origin of the name and its initial use by the Directors Guild of America for Richard Widmark’s western Death of a Gunfighter. It also examines Tony Kaye’s troubled production of American History X and the DGA’s decision to block the Smithee credit.

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alan Smithee Cast & Characters

Dan Bucatinsky plays Narrator in Directed by Alan Smithee. Directed by Lesli Klainberg.

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One more film directed by Lesli Klainberg: Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema.

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Directed by Alan Smithee FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Directed by Alan Smithee, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Directed by Alan Smithee?

Directed by Alan Smithee runs 50 minutes.

When was Directed by Alan Smithee released?

Directed by Alan Smithee was released on February 5, 2002.

Who directed Directed by Alan Smithee?

Directed by Alan Smithee was directed by Lesli Klainberg.

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Who is in the cast of Directed by Alan Smithee?

Directed by Alan Smithee stars Dan Bucatinsky as Narrator.

Does Directed by Alan Smithee have a post-credit scene?

No. Directed by Alan Smithee has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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