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The Stooge

  • 2019
  • 20m
IMDb RATING
9.6/10
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The Stooge (2019)
MysteryShort

The story follows a downtrodden but determined man who seeks work as a magician's assistant and soon realizes that the world of magic reveals more surprises than he could ever have imagined.The story follows a downtrodden but determined man who seeks work as a magician's assistant and soon realizes that the world of magic reveals more surprises than he could ever have imagined.The story follows a downtrodden but determined man who seeks work as a magician's assistant and soon realizes that the world of magic reveals more surprises than he could ever have imagined.

  • Director
    • Rogelio Fojo
  • Writer
    • Christopher Priest
  • Stars
    • Robert Picardo
    • Pat Scott
    • Carisa Hendrix
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.6/10
    8
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rogelio Fojo
    • Writer
      • Christopher Priest
    • Stars
      • Robert Picardo
      • Pat Scott
      • Carisa Hendrix
    • 2User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Robert Picardo
    Robert Picardo
    • Milton the Eternalist
    Pat Scott
    • Barry Henson
    • (as Patrick Scott)
    • …
    Carisa Hendrix
    • Angela The Great
    Whit Haydn
    • Splendido The Illusionist
    Herbert Siguenza
    Herbert Siguenza
    • Emcee
    Adam Sonnet
    • Geoff Smith…
    Steve Reuter
    • Ventriloquist
    Dean Schaller
    Dean Schaller
    • Keith Sington…
    Guy Crawford
    • Foreman…
    Jose Feng
    Jose Feng
    • Band Member…
    Elle Viane Kelly
    Elle Viane Kelly
    • Rita Mayflower
    • (as Elle Viane Sonnet)
    • …
    Terese Kallstrom
    • Martial Artist…
    Wade F. Wilson
    Wade F. Wilson
    • Shaman…
    Chrissy Bergeron
    Chrissy Bergeron
    • Tina
    • (as Christine Bergeron)
    Nataliya Katsalap
    • Supermodel
    Brendan Moore
    • Band Member
    Cristina Maffía Rabino
    • Fortune Teller…
    Pedro Rabino
    • Sketch Artist…
    • Director
      • Rogelio Fojo
    • Writer
      • Christopher Priest
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    10rogefojo

    Look closely!

    "This is the film of my short story, "The Stooge". It was directed by Rogelio Fojo in Los Angeles, and runs for a fraction over 20 minutes. It's another film about stage magic, but this time not set in the period of grand theatrical magic, but a much more modern, realistic, down-at-heel time.

    Other than writing the original story, then drafting a screenplay, I had nothing to do with the production process. The first I knew about it was when I was sent a finished copy. To say I was surprised by the result is an understatement. It strikes me as an extraordinary accomplishment. In many ways it looks as good as "The Prestige," but was made on a budget literally .05% of that film, for all its famous stars and legendary director. Fojo has achieved as much, working with less. The Stooge is offbeat, intriguing, thoroughly cinematic, sometimes funny, it has beautiful photography and music ... and real magic. The opening credits show the workings of a sleight - a few moments later you see the sleight again, and you still can't see how it's done. Pure magic."

    • Christopher Priest (novelist)
    10rogefojo

    A fantastical, twisted mystery

    "This is a fantastic film with a wonderful twist. It made me look forward to seeing the feature-length version of this film. The Stooge is indeed a surreal journey that movie lovers will definitely enjoy."

    • ISAAC C. SINGLETON, JR. (actor: "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Transformers," "Deadpool," "Planet of the Apes")


    ****

    "That is a delightful film, beautifully presented and acted. Most of all, it conveys the atmosphere and humour of the original story perfectly."

    • NINA ALLEN (novelist)


    ****

    "WOW! I loved it, so twisted and magical. Sort of a suspense ,mysterious vibe and loved how the ending ties it all up."

    • NATHALIE BONING (violinist and film composer)


    ****

    "Congratulations on your wonderful film. You did a marvelous job, as did all involved. Certainly, it should establish your vision as a director for your proposed TV series. Thank you for thinking to share "The Stooge" with me; you should be very proud of it."

    • RICHARD CHRISTIAN MATHESON (TV & film writer)


    ****

    "That WAS amazing! Really well done... interesting characters, involving story line , high quality presentation..."

    • MICHELE HART (actress)


    ****

    "I watched the piece this evening and loved it. Really cool, and beautifully executed and I thought the casting was wonderful!"

    • ROBERT SCHWARTZ (Producer)


    ****

    "Your best work so far, by far. I didn't want it to end."

    • CHRIS GENNUSA (screenwriter)


    ****

    "I saw your short. Pretty whimsical stuff and very well done. Congrats!"

    • MANNY RUIZ (founder of Hispanicize Media Group)


    ****

    "The Stooge was written, shot and edited with the utmost excellence. There was no predictability. It was wonderfully done, and I expect wonderful things from it. You continue to move in the right direction. You have shown that it's not what you have... it's how you use it. And you have used all you have masterfully and with perfection. Excellent job, sir."

    • RAY MEDVED (actor)

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      HOURGLASS
      Written and performed by Ariel E. Iglesias featuring Jorge Rodríguez, violin

      Produced by Ariel E. Iglesias

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    • Release date
      • March 22, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • 2288 Studios
      • Banderbilt Creative
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    • Budget
      • $20,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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