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The Cure for Insomnia

  • 1987
  • Unrated
  • 87h
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
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The Cure for Insomnia (1987)
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Not really following any standard plot structure, the film mostly consists of poet L.D. Groban reciting his own poem of 4,080 pages, inter-spliced with X-rated film footage and rock music vi... Read allNot really following any standard plot structure, the film mostly consists of poet L.D. Groban reciting his own poem of 4,080 pages, inter-spliced with X-rated film footage and rock music videos.Not really following any standard plot structure, the film mostly consists of poet L.D. Groban reciting his own poem of 4,080 pages, inter-spliced with X-rated film footage and rock music videos.

  • Director
    • John Henry Timmis IV
  • Writer
    • L.D. Groban
  • Stars
    • Cosmic Lightning
    • L.D. Groban
    • J.T.4
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    437
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    • Director
      • John Henry Timmis IV
    • Writer
      • L.D. Groban
    • Stars
      • Cosmic Lightning
      • L.D. Groban
      • J.T.4
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    9hel-62289

    about 15min too long

    9/10, great film, to be honest i wouldve made it about 15 minutes shorter, the last part was really dragged out, the acting was great, the plot was great, but i think it went on just a little too long, if it was half an hour shorter, i wouldve given it a 10/10, didnt like the clean, shorter version much, Lee Groban is a genius, RIP, his poetry is amazing, genius, this movie shouldve won many many academy awards. It was a good way to kill my boredom when i had covid because it took only 4 days to finish. And it was a cinematic masterpiece, ill just say, Highly recommend this to anyone who likes a slightly longer film with meaning.
    1EddyTheMartian007

    It didn't cure my insomnia...

    I've suffered from insomnia for a long time. It's very difficult for me to fall asleep, and when I do I can only sleep for about an hour max. When I heard of this movie I was so excited. "Finally, might I be able to sleep well for once in my miserable life?!" I thought to myself, but 3 days and 15 hours later, after I finish this motion picture, I tried to sleep.

    I have not slept since I watched this cursed movie. The X-Rated footage spliced in, with the rock, and the poem. EVERYTHING, I SEE IT ALL AGAIN WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES. I've gone to multiple therapists, multiple doctors. They say it tapped into something in my past. I've been traumatized. I haven't slept since I watched this movie 2 weeks ago. My eyes burn, my body feels broken... I don't know if I can go on.

    0/10 did not fix my insomnia, and I might die.
    10nbechtol

    By the beard of.. Lee Groban

    The Magnificence of the poem is legend. LEE Groban is forever and legend for art, poetry and human performance every day he lived. RIP live on by his art and stories told. I knew him about 25 yrs. Genuine. Creative.
    langstar1

    glad thats over

    well i spent the last year watching whenever possible this 85 hour film if you can call it that. even if you dont call it a movie its nevertheless brilliant. ANY man who can film a movie of this magnitude deserves an oscar for best attempt. i heard that at some college kids sat and watched all day for a few days this movie which is just plain ridiculous without a real plot its just mindless babble (often hilarious,often no purpose) well never the less check it out next time u have 85 hours to your self

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    • Trivia
      This was the longest movie ever made at a total running time of 87 hours. It premiered in its entirety at The School Of The Art Institute in Chicago, Illinois from 31 January to 3 February 1987 in one continuous showing. Matrjoschka (2006) was released in 2006 with a running time of 95 hours.
    • Alternate versions
      A shorter 'clean' version lasting a mere 80 hours is available without the erotic scenes.

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Лекарство от бессонницы
    • Production company
      • The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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