The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz.
Acting
Catherine O'Hara's devastating spiral from dignity to desperation.
Writing
Improvised dialogue so sharp it feels scripted.
Direction
Guest's surgical precision targeting awards season absurdity.
Director
Christopher Guest
Catherine O'Hara
Marilyn Hack
Harry Shearer
Victor Allan Miller
Parker Posey
Callie Webb
Christopher Moynihan
Brian Chubb
John Michael Higgins
Corey Taft
Eugene Levy
Morley Orfkin
Jane Lynch
Cindy
Fred Willard
Chuck
Jennifer Coolidge
Whitney Taylor Brown
Christopher Guest
Jay Berman
Jim Piddock
Simon Whitset
Ed Begley Jr.
Sandy Lane
Bob Balaban
Philip Koontz
Michael McKean
Lane Iverson
Stephen Rannazzisi
Studio Gate Guard
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The fictional film 'Home for Purim' was shot in just three days on a single house set.
Guest's ensemble pioneered the 'mockumentary as affectionate evisceration' template that influenced The Office and Modern Family.
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