Futile Attraction
2005, English. Directed by Mark Prebble.
Sometimes love is a four-letter word.
A mockumentary about a film crew making a New Zealand reality television show about a couple brought together by a dating service. However due to their being incompatible, the film crew tries to manipulate them to get the film they want for the show.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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MometuCast & crew
- Mark PrebbleDirector
- Danielle MasonGermaine Douglas
- Alistair BrowningDudley Earnsworth/Mr. Collins
- Glenda TuaineAnne Rata
- Michelle AngViolet McKenzie/Elizabeth
- Jemaine ClementEditor/Darcy
- Bret McKenzieMr. Wickham
- Taika WaititiWaiter
- Peter RutherfordRandal Fudhurst
- Richard ChapmanScruffy Guy
- Lee DonoghueMark
- Paul McLaughlinPete
Details
- Released
- 16 April 2005
- Country
- New Zealand
- Written by
- Mark Prebble, Benedict Reid, Mark Prebble
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Futile Attraction runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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What movies are like Futile Attraction?
If you liked Futile Attraction, try How to Irritate People, Held Up, Much Ado About Nothing.
Who directed Futile Attraction?
Futile Attraction (2005) was directed by Mark Prebble and stars Danielle Mason, Alistair Browning, Glenda Tuaine.