This comprehensive guide maps out Bob Flanagan's complete filmography, showcasing his work across various productions as an actor. While lacking specific personal details, this collection presents an accurate overview of his credited performances.
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Films
1. Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist
Delve into the extraordinary life of Robert Flanagan, a man with cystic fibrosis who defied all odds. "Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist" takes us on a journey through Flanagan's unique obsessions with masochism, art, and love, as he miraculously outlives the doctors' grim predictions. This provocative and deeply personal film is a testament to the power of human spirit and resilience.
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IMDb Rating: 7.5
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TMDb Rating: 6.9
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Metacritic Rating: 82.0
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Release Date: 1997-01-24
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Runtime: 90.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["US"]
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Box Office Revenue: $116,806.0
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Status: Released
2. Broken
In 1993, Nine Inch Nails released a brutal 20-minute short film that fused their "Broken" EP's music videos into a visceral "snuff film" narrative. The experimental piece concluded with a video for "Gave Up, " but its graphic content prevented official release—making its 2006 BitTorrent appearance and subsequent DVD release an unexpected journey into the band's dark imagination.
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TMDb Rating: 7.2
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Release Date: 1993-01-01
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Runtime: 20.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["US"]
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Status: Released
3. The New Age
A shopping spree for the morally bankrupt.
Dive into "The New Age, " a satirical snapshot of Southern California's super-yuppie lifestyle. Struggling with mounting debt and moral ambiguity, Peter and Katherine Witner embark on a quest for meaning that leads them down the rabbit hole of New Age gurus and various esoteric groups. As they grapple with infidelity and hit rock bottom, their journey ultimately becomes a hard-hitting exploration of self-discovery, redemption, and the pitfalls of chasing ephemeral happiness.
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IMDb Rating: 5.7
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TMDb Rating: 5.52
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Release Date: 1994-09-16
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Runtime: 112.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["US"]
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Status: Released
4. Nine Inch Nails: Closure
Experience the raw intensity of Nine Inch Nails in their 1997 release, Closure. This captivating compilation features music videos, educational snippets, and rare footage documenting the band's adventures with legendary tourmates like Marilyn Manson, Jim Rose Circus, and David Bowie. Fans eagerly awaited the DVD release in 2004, but the leaked content on internet torrent sites in 2006 left many speculating about the origins of this illicit treasure trove.
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IMDb Rating: 9.1
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TMDb Rating: 7.4
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Release Date: 1997-11-25
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["US"]
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Status: Released
5. Fear of Poetry
In this intimate 40-minute portrait of Venice, California's vibrant poetry scene in the 1980s, we get an unvarnished glimpse into the lives of emerging poets Dennis Cooper, Benjamin Weissman, Amy Gerstler, and Bob Flanagan. Drawing from archival footage of Cooper's Wednesday Night Poetry readings, "Fear of Poetry" captures a time when love and creativity flourished among a community of artists, performers, and punks. It's a raw, authentic look at a pivotal moment in American poetry.
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Release Date: 1983-01-01
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Runtime: 40.0 minutes
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Original Language: en
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Origin Country: ["US"]
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Status: Released
TV Shows
1. Saturday TV Funhouse
Dive into the twisted world of "Saturday TV Funhouse, " a dark parody of classic children's TV with a sinister twist. Featuring Robert Smigel as the boozy, unhinged Prozo, this darkly comic take on Bozo the Clown combines live-action performances and a talented band for an uneasy, yet undeniably addictive adventure.
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Original Name: Saturday TV Funhouse
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TMDb Rating: 10.0
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Languages: ["en"]
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Episode Runtime: [27]
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Status: Pilot
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In Production: 1
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Origin Country: ["US"]
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Original Language: en
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Type: Scripted
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Number of Seasons: 1
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Number of Episodes: 1
