Cynthia Szigeti
Biography: Cynthia Szigeti (October 26, 1949 – August 10, 2016) was an American comic actress and acting teacher, known for her work at the Groundlings, an improv and sketch comedy troupe and school in Los Angeles, and the ACME Comedy Theatre. Her students included Adam Carolla, Will Forte, Lisa Kudrow, Joel McHale, Conan O'Brien and Julia Sweeney. Her professional acting credits included National Lampoon's European Vacation, as well as roles in Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 26, 1949
Deathday: August 10, 2016
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Man of the Year
1995-09-15
Man of the Year
Overview: First-time director Dirk Shafer also penned this raucous "mockumentary," a blend of fact and fiction that re-creates his 1992 reign as Playgirl magazine's Centerfold of the Year. When Shafer chooses to keep the fact that he's gay a secret from the magazine's editors, he finds himself living the ultimate lie -- and incapable of giving female readers what they really want. Will he succumb to his lover's pressures to come out of the closet?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-09-15
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American Raspberry
1977-09-12
American Raspberry
Overview: Some unknown source has interrupted all television transmissions around the world. In place of the regular broadcasts, a lineup of extremely tasteless programs and commercials have been substituted. Included in the mix are such show as The Shitheads, The Charles Whitman Invitational, and commercials for a number of improbable products.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-09-12
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976-EVIL
1988-12-09
976-EVIL
Overview: A bullied unpopular high school student named Hoax finds an ad for 976-EVIL, a number that provides daily 'horrorscopes'. But when he calls the number he gains demonic powers, which he uses to seek vengeance against those who bullied him.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-09
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A Sinful Life
1989-06-30
A Sinful Life
Overview: A former 'Sonny and Cher' dancer tries to pull her life together when social services threaten to take her daughter away from her.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-06-30
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Hunk
1987-03-06
Hunk
Overview: A "devilish" tale about an ordinary guy who is visited by a beautiful apparition promising him popularity and drop-dead good looks in exchange for his soul. Transformed overnight into a "hunk," he soon discovers there may be hell to pay for his new lifestyle!
Genres: Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-03-06
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National Lampoon's European Vacation
1985-07-25
National Lampoon's European Vacation
Overview: The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-25
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Nobody Knows Anything!
2004-08-24
Nobody Knows Anything!
Overview: An aspiring filmmaker learns that success in Hollywood doesn't come as easy as she suspected as she attempts to discover the formula to success. When the guidance of her helpful has-been uncle fails to pave the way, Sarah Wilder must seek the advice of such Hollywood heavies as Mike Meyers, Ben Stiller, and Fred Willard -- only to discover that the old adage is true and Nobody Knows Anything about how to succeed in the cutthroat world of Los Angeles.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-08-24
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Diamonds and Guns
2008-05-08
Diamonds and Guns
Overview: In this romantic comedy, set in Las Vegas, "Diamonds & Guns" follows best friends Ashley(Renee O'Connor, of Xena:Warrior Princess) and Bria as they set off to change their luck. From the Sunset Strip to the Vegas Strip, they cannot seem to escape their troubles. In a comedy of errors, they find themselves wrapped up with the mob, chased by a hitman, and falling in love with the least likeliest guys. What happens in Vegas...just may alter their fortunes forever. Who will make it out alive? Who will end up with who? Place your bets... "Diamonds & Guns"
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-05-08
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Midnight Ride
1990-07-20
Midnight Ride
Overview: A house wife just left her cop husband, when she picks up Justin McKay she'll wish she never did as she's plunged into a nightmare and the grip of a psychotic killer.
Genres: Thriller Action Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-07-20
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The Jayne Mansfield Story
1980-10-29
The Jayne Mansfield Story
Overview: The story of the 1950s platinum-blonde sex symbol whose search for stardom and meteoric (if brief) career ended in an automobile accident when she was 36.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-10-29
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The Big Bus
1976-06-23
The Big Bus
Overview: The ultimate disaster film parody. A nuclear-powered bus is making its maiden non-stop trip from New York to Denver. The journey is plagued by disasters due to the machinations of a mysterious group allied with the oil lobby. Will the down-on-his-luck driver, with a reputation for eating his passengers, be able to complete the journey?
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-06-23
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Repo Man
1984-03-02
Repo Man
Overview: A down and out young punk gets a job working with a seasoned repo man, but what awaits him in his new career is a series of outlandish adventures revolving around aliens, the CIA, and a most wanted '64 Chevy.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-02
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I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
1977-07-14
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
Overview: A disturbed and institutionalized 16-year-old girl struggles between fantasy and reality.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-07-14
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The Wrong Guys
1988-05-13
The Wrong Guys
Overview: Five former cub scouts have a reunion and go camping on the mountain they never conquered. High jinks ensue due to their childhood enemies and a group of escaped convicts who mistake them for an FBI unit.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-05-13
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Where the Day Takes You
1992-01-11
Where the Day Takes You
Overview: King is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The de facto leader of a group of teenage runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J and junkie Greg. When Heather, a beautiful girl from Chicago, starts hanging out with King and his crew, it changes the dynamic of the gang. However, it seems as though nothing will alter their dangerous lifestyle.
Genres: Drama Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-11
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