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Cast & Crew

Christopher Guest
As Corky St. Clair
Fred Willard
As Ron Albertson
David Cross
As UFO Expert
Bob Balaban
As Lloyd Miller
Bob Odenkirk
As Caped Man at Auditions (uncredited)

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Waiting for Guffman is a hilarious mockumentary that follows the quirky residents of Blaine, Missouri, as they prepare for the 150th anniversary of their town by putting on an elaborate stage play. The film is directed by Christopher Guest, who also stars in the movie alongside Parker Posey, Eugene Levy, and Catherine O'Hara. The movie is a parody of small-town life and theatrical productions, and it features a range of bizarre characters, including a flamboyant director, a perky Dairy Queen employee, a retired taxidermist, and a handsome mechanic. The film's climax features a hilarious performance of the musical, which is filled with cringe-worthy songs and dances. Overall, Waiting for Guffman is a sidesplitting comedy that will keep you laughing from start to finish.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Waiting for Guffman include Coyote Ugly, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses, Little Voice, CB4, Blues Brothers 2000.