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The Independent is a mockumentary comedy film made in 2000, directed by Stephen Kessler, starring Jerry Stiller as an independent film maker, who makes little-known B movies with titles like Twelve Angry Men and a Baby. The film spoofs independent directors and independent film. The film features Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich, and cameos by Anne Meara, Ron Howard, Roger Corman, Peter Bogdanovich, John Lydon, Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, Fred Dryer, Jonathan Katz, Fred Williamson, Karen Black, Nick Cassavetes, Julie Strain and adult film actress Ginger Lynn. The fictional career of Morty Fineman (Stiller) is said to have made 427 films. It is not specified as to whether he directed them all, or if it refers to films produced or written by the Fineman character.

Morty Fineman. Artist. Visionary. Madman.

Genres: Comedy

Starring: Jerry Stiller, Paul Logan, Roger Corman

Released: November 10, 2000

Runtime: 95.0

Popularity Rating: 1.346

Marty Fineman Jerry Stiller
Son Paul Logan
Himself Roger Corman
Paloma Fineman Janeane Garofalo
Ivan Max Perlich
Himself Ted Demme
Himself Ron Howard
Herself Karen Black
Himself Peter Bogdanovich
Himself Fred Williamson
Himself Nick Cassavetes
Ms. Kevorkian Julie Strain
Bert Ethan Embry
Rob's Dad Phil Proctor
Sally / Receptionist Louisa Moritz
Iris Priscilla Taylor
Blossom Victoria Silvstedt
Dr. Rosaria Mclesh Amy Stiller
William Henry Ellis Larry Hankin
Maitre d' Andy Dick
Mayor Kitty Storm Ginger Lynn Allen
Rita Anne Meara
Jean Claude Fred Dryer
Jeffries Richard Paul
Mr. Ko Aki Aleong
Poster Model Maria Ford
Himself Michael Berryman
Cop Ben Stiller

Directing — Director: Stephen Kessler