Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful (1991): Cast & Plot
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful is a 1991 music comedy directed by John Fortenberry, starring Julie Brown as Medusa, Stanley DeSantis and Bobcat Goldthwait. It runs 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 51 min
- Director
- John Fortenberry
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful About?
The premise of Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The spoof parodies Madonna’s “Truth or Dare.” Julie Brown stars as Medusa, an egocentric, hyper‑sexual pop star on a five‑day “Blonde Leading the Blonde” world tour. The film mirrors Madonna’s costumes, sets and self‑obsession, swapping grave visits, bottle‑fellatio and other iconic moments for absurd, comedic equivalents.
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- satire comedy
- parody comedy
- spoof
- f rated
- obscenity
- satire
- parody
- reference to paula abdul
- reference to ed mcmahon
- fake documentary
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful Cast & Characters
Julie Brown leads the cast as Medusa, with Stanley DeSantis as Bennie and Bobcat Goldthwait. Directed by John Fortenberry; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Fortenberry
- Julie Brown as Medusa
- Stanley DeSantis as Bennie
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Bobcat Goldthwait as themselves -
Donal Logue as Shane Pencil
Also Starring in Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful
· 23 more- Tom Kenny Bobo Kaufman
- Kathy Griffin Taffy
- Chris Elliott Andy
- James Lashly Dick
- Carol Leifer Angry Mom
- Smith Wordes Angel
- Wink Martindale Themselves
- Jodi Carlisle Aphrodite
- Gregory White Sergeant
- Fred Pierce Deputy
- Sharonlee McLean Myrna
- Kenneth J. Scherr Doctor
- Jean Adams Grandma
- Sophiah Koikas Happy Fan
- Sergio Carbajal Dunky
- Thomas Halstead Stinky
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- Charlie Coffey Jeff
- Cristy Dawson Klepto Nurse
- Moses Sequeira Raoul
- Leah Krinsky Sarah
- Robbie Mueller Dickie
- Ryeland Allison Medusa's Band
- Ken Walz Miffed Editor
More from John Fortenberry
More films directed by John Fortenberry, best-rated first: A Night at the Roxbury, Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred, Whitney Cummings: Money Shot and Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy.
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful Plot Summary
What happens in Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a slow pan through Medusa’s album covers and movie posters, settling on Medusa, Julie Brown lying in a bed as she’s massaged and her hair is tended, speaking with a quiet honesty about the loneliness that settles in after the tour ends. This intimate opening sets a reflective tone, inviting the audience to watch a performer who remains in the glare of fame but is visibly searching for something genuine offstage.
Full summary
The whole story of Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful, scene by scene
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful.
How Well Do You Know Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful?
9 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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Who portrays the pop star Medusa in the film?
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Movies Like Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Madonna: Truth or Dare, Divine Madness and Madonna: Madame X.
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful?
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful runs 51 minutes.
When was Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful released?
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful was released on December 1, 1991.
Who directed Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful?
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful was directed by John Fortenberry.
More films by John Fortenberry Who is in the cast of Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful?
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful stars Julie Brown as Medusa, Stanley DeSantis as Bennie and Bobcat Goldthwait, among 27 credited actors.
Does Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful have a post-credit scene?
No. Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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