Insignificance (film)

Infobox Film
name = Insignificance

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caption = Movie Poster
director = Nicolas Roeg
producer = Alexander Stuart
Jeremy Thomas
writer = Terry Johnson
starring = Michael Emil
Theresa Russell
Tony Curtis
Gary Busey
Will Sampson
music = Stanley Myers
cinematography = Peter Hannan
editing = Tony Lawson
distributor =
released = 1985
runtime = 110 min.
country = UK
language = English
budget =
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imdb_id = 0089343

"Insignificance" is a 1985 motion picture drama/comedy directed by Nicolas Roeg, produced by Jeremy Thomas and Alexander Stuart, and adapted by Terry Johnson from his play. The film is set in a hotel in 1954, and follows four characters who bear a striking resemblance to iconic figures of the era; Marilyn Monroe, Joseph McCarthy, Joe di Maggio and Albert Einstein. The film stars Theresa Russell, Tony Curtis, Michael Emil, Will Sampson and Gary Busey. The title of the film was used by musician Jim O'Rourke for his album Insignificance.

In a memorable scene, Marylin Monroe explains special relativity to Albert Einstein, using a model train and a flashlight..

External links and references

* [http://www.jacknilan.com/senatorjoe/ McCarthyism and the Movies]
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