Crazy Richard

2002
1h 4m

IMDb RATING

3.3/10

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In his youth, Richard was the most celebrated TV star of his generation, playing a promiscuous gay boy on the show "I Can't Even Think Straight." Now a has-been with a drug problem haunting him, Richard allows documentary film maker Katrina Mathers to follow him on his quest to regain his fame. But will her mission to create a realistic vision of the aftermath of childhood fame push Richard over the edge once and for all? ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide

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At eight years old, Richard Veed was the highest paid and most popular star on television. Five years later, he suffered a near-fatal drug overdose and was instantly forgotten. Now, aged 21,... Read allAt eight years old, Richard Veed was the highest paid and most popular star on television. Five years later, he suffered a near-fatal drug overdose and was instantly forgotten. Now, aged 21, Richard attempts to recapture the spotlight as a promiscuous gay teenager in a late-night... Read allAt eight years old, Richard Veed was the highest paid and most popular star on television. Five years later, he suffered a near-fatal drug overdose and was instantly forgotten. Now, aged 21, Richard attempts to recapture the spotlight as a promiscuous gay teenager in a late-night sitcom. A young filmmaker, Katrina Matters, is hired to shoot behind the scenes of Richar... Read all

Directors
- Dean Francis
- Katrina Mathers
Writers
- Dean Francis
- Katrina Mathers
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IMDb RATING

3.3/10

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Dean Francis
- Katrina Mathers
Writers
- Dean Francis
- Katrina Mathers
Stars

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10/10

A cult classic in the making

This film is truly something special. I wasn't sure if it was real or fictional from the word go. The editing style is seat-of-your-pants, if a little chaotic and the music really makes you wonder if the filmmakers were telling a serious heart-on-your-sleeve melodrama or taking the Micky out of reality TV. Having watched it many times, I have come to the conclusion that this film is very much tongue in cheek and certainly not based on a true story! (in fact, the filmmakers and actors aren't even American!) At the heart of this tale is a universal journey - a desperate individual who will do anything to feel validated. His dilemma is amplified by the fact that he's an ex-child star who has grown up in front of the public and his outcome is far more extreme. This is great, dramatic low-budget Indy film-making. If only those Hollywood big wigs would take a leaf out of these guys books. Can't wait to see what else they come up with. But a warning: it is not a film for the faint hearted nor is it one for those who take their films too seriously!