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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003): Cast

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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers is a 2003 documentary directed by Erik Gandini, starring George W. Bush, Fidel Castro and Bill Gates. It runs 54 minutes.

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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
54 min
Director
Erik Gandini
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers About?

The premise of Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers without spoilers.

A Swedish documentary by director Erik Gandini and editor Johan Söderberg that examines consumerism and globalization through interviews, stark visuals. It critiques capitalist promises of greater efficiency and reduced labor, arguing they remain unfulfilled. Leaning toward anarcho‑primitivist thought, it advocates a simple, fulfilling way of life.

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Cast & crew

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers Cast

George W. Bush leads the cast, with Fidel Castro and Bill Gates. Directed by Erik Gandini; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Erik Gandini

More films directed by Erik Gandini, best-rated first: Videocracy, After Work and The Rebel Surgeon.

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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers Trailers & Videos

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Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers runs 54 minutes.

When was Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers released?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers was released on November 21, 2003.

Who directed Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers was directed by Erik Gandini.

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Who is in the cast of Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?

Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers stars George W. Bush, Fidel Castro and Bill Gates, among 8 credited actors.

Does Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers have a post-credit scene?

No. Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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