Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a 2002 biographical comedy-drama film directed by George Clooney and written by Charlie Kaufman. The movie is based on Chuck Barris's unauthorized autobiography of the same name, which describes his life as a television producer and a CIA assassin. The film stars Sam Rockwell as Chuck Barris, Michael Cera as Young Chuck Barris, Drew Barrymore as Penny Pacino, and George Clooney as Jim Byrd. The movie follows Chuck Barris's life from his early days as a page at NBC to his successful career as the creator of popular game shows such as The Dating Game and The Newlywed Game. However, the film also reveals that Barris led a double life as an assassin for the CIA, carrying out missions in various countries while maintaining his persona as a charming television host. As Barris becomes more successful in both his careers, he struggles with the pressure of living a double life and the morality of his actions as an assassin. The film explores themes of identity, power, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. Despite its comedic tone, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind delves into dark and thought-provoking subjects, making it a unique and captivating movie experience.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Confessions of a Dangerous Mind include Recipe for Revenge, Gigli, Forever Mine, After the Sunset, Bulworth, 9 Souls.

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind was released in theaters on January 24, 2003.