Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997): Cast & Ratings

This unflinching documentary explores the life and death of Bob Flanagan, a performer who developed supermasochistic acts as a way to cope with cystic fibrosis and its physical limitations. Director Kirby Dick examines Flanagan's avant-garde performances, where he transformed pain and anguish into a unique form of art. The film also delves into a complex and unexpected romance with a dominatrix, adding another layer to Flanagan's extraordinary and challenging story.

• Director Kirby Dick

• BF Bob Flanagan
• KB Kathe Burkhart
• RK Richard Kopelle
• RV Rita Valencia

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• IMDb

  7.5 /10

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• Metacritic

  82 Metascore

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• TMDB

  69% User score

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Also known as

• Больной: Жизнь и смерть Боба Фланагана
• Супермазохист
• Enfermo: La vida y muerte de Bob Flanagan
• 病者：鲍勃·弗拉纳根的生命与死亡，超级性受虐狂
• SICK: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan