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Norman Mailer vs. Fun City (1970): Cast

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Norman Mailer vs. Fun City is a 1970 documentary directed by Dick Fontaine, starring Norman Mailer and Jimmy Breslin. It runs 50 minutes.

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Norman Mailer vs. Fun City (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
50 min
Director
Dick Fontaine
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Norman Mailer vs. Fun City About?

The premise of Norman Mailer vs. Fun City without spoilers.

Dick Fontaine’s documentary follows Norman Mailer’s 1969 campaign for New York City mayor, with journalist Jimmy Breslin as his running mate. The film captures Mailer’s charismatic media maneuvers, his bold and often provocative platform, and the enthusiastic yet turbulent public response, all culminating in an ultimately unsuccessful bid.

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Cast & crew

Norman Mailer vs. Fun City Cast

Norman Mailer leads the cast, with Jimmy Breslin. Directed by Dick Fontaine.

From the director

More from Dick Fontaine

More films directed by Dick Fontaine: Beat This!: A Hip Hop History, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Sins of Rachel and Who Is Sonny Rollins?.

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Norman Mailer vs. Fun City FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Norman Mailer vs. Fun City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Norman Mailer vs. Fun City?

Norman Mailer vs. Fun City runs 50 minutes.

When was Norman Mailer vs. Fun City released?

Norman Mailer vs. Fun City was released on December 31, 1970.

Who directed Norman Mailer vs. Fun City?

Norman Mailer vs. Fun City was directed by Dick Fontaine.

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Who is in the cast of Norman Mailer vs. Fun City?

Norman Mailer vs. Fun City stars Norman Mailer and Jimmy Breslin.

Does Norman Mailer vs. Fun City have a post-credit scene?

No. Norman Mailer vs. Fun City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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