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Synopsis: In this quirky cult-favorite comedy, unemployed New York City puppeteer Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) reluctantly takes a temp job as a filing clerk for the eccentric Dr. Lester (Orson Bean). While at work, Craig discovers a portal that leads into the mind of renowned actor John Malkovich. When he lets his attractive co-worker Maxine (Catherine Keener) in on the secret, they begin both an unusual business scheme and an odd relationship that involves Craig's restless wife, Lotte (Cameron Diaz).
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Actors: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Ned Bellamy, Eric Weinstein
Production: Gramercy Pictures
  Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 48 wins & 75 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.8
Metacritic:
90
Rotten Tomatoes:
93%
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Year:
1999
112 min
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Now we see filaments attached to Mantini's arms, and w

follow them up to find that Flemmer is controlling Mantini.

FLEMMER:

One serpent, coming up.

Flemmer throws his head back and laughs. The camera moves

into his mouth and down his throat, which, oddly enough,

looks exactly like the membranous John Malkovich portal

tunnel.

MUSIC IN:
"Put Your Hand Inside The Puppet Head" by They

Might Be Giants. It plays throughout the credits.

FADE OUT:

THE END:

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Charlie Kaufman

Charles Stuart "Charlie" Kaufman (born November 19, 1958) is an American screenwriter, producer, director, and lyricist. He wrote the films Being John Malkovich (1999), Adaptation (2002), and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004). He made his directorial debut with Synecdoche, New York (2008), which was also well-received; film critic Roger Ebert named it "the best movie of the decade" in 2009. It was followed by Anomalisa (2015). more…

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