The People vs. Larry Flynt

1996
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2h 10m

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7.3/10

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Woody Harrelson in The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)

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The story of controversial pornography publisher Larry Flynt, and how he became a defender of free speech.The story of controversial pornography publisher Larry Flynt, and how he became a defender of free speech.The story of controversial pornography publisher Larry Flynt, and how he became a defender of free speech.

Director
- Milos Forman
Writers
- Scott Alexander
- Larry Karaszewski
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IMDb RATING

7.3/10

102K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Milos Forman
Writers
- Scott Alexander
- Larry Karaszewski
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 22 wins & 35 nominations total

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Trivia
Despite being portrayed in an Oscar-nominated movie, Larry Flynt was refused an invitation to the 1997 Academy Awards, so Woody Harrelson brought Flynt to the award shows as his "plus one".

Goofs
In the oral arguments before the Supreme Court, there are nine Justices. Those arguments took place on 2 December 1987, when there were only 8 Justices on the Supreme Court bench: Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. had retired on June 26, 1987 and his successor, Justice Anthony Kennedy, would be sworn in on 18 February, 1988. Kennedy took no part in the consideration or decision of the case.

Quotes
Larry Flynt: Who is this magazine for, anyway? I mean, you know, it's like if you don't make twenty thousand plus a year - you don't jerk off. Seven million people buyin' it, and nobody's readin' it. Gentlemen, "Playboy" is mocking you.

Alternate versions
The film was cut by 18 minutes to remove sex references, pornographic images, drugs, and language for television to grant a 'U' (unrestricted) certificate by the CBFC in Chennai in 2007. The uncut version is rated 'A' (adults) in Mumbai for video release in 2009.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Michael/Mother/The People vs. Larry Flynt/The Evening Star/The Portrait of a Lady/I'm Not Rappaport (1996)

Soundtracks
Hello Walls
Written by Willie Nelson
Performed by Faron Young
Courtesy of Capitol Nashville
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

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8/10

best ensemble cast in years

it is unfortunate that when one thinks of the movie 'people vs. larry flynt' the first person to come to mind is courtney love. not that she does an less then stellar job, rather by focusing solely on her, the rest of the richly deserving cast are overlooked. woody harrelson is genius as larry flynt. despite my liberal leanings, before seeing this movie i had made peace with the fact the flynt was a scum, but i would support him on the basis of free speech. after seeing this movie i was able to gain insight into the parts of his character which make him whole person. instead of seeing what Christian-right zealots, or bleeding heart liberals, tried to force upon me, i saw the entire man and all he brought with him. granted this was shown primarily thru scenes written and directed by milos forman, however, it is harrelson who brings them to life and convinces me of their sincerity.