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Man of the Century

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If ever a man seems lost in time, it would be Johnny Twennies (Gibson Frazier), a newspaper writer who talks, walks and fights like he stepped out of the Jazz Age. Johnny wears a fedora, swing-dances for wholly non-ironic reasons, and can't seem to wrap his mind around concepts like "cable television." But when a pack of thugs threaten his life unless he plants a fake news story, Johnny proves he's got plenty of moxie -- and that some ideas, like chivalry and justice, never go out of style.

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Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times 03/18/2024
Man of the Century is unlikely to last to the millennium. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 04/03/2001
3/4
Man of the Century is a peculiar delight, a one-of-a-kind movie that was obviously inspired by their love of old movies. Go to Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 01/06/2008
3/5
A clever concept indie with old timey zip. Go to Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 01/11/2007
3/4
A thin gimmick to be certain, but at a tick or two under 80 minutes (!), this amiable comedy never wears out its welcome. Go to Full Review Film Threat 12/06/2005
3.5/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/30/2005
3/5
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08/03/2013 This movie really worked for me, a clever concept and they did a lot with it. It call hinged on the unknown gibson frazier and he pulls it off. See more 02/01/2013 Clever, funny and very original See more 12/19/2012 Give it credit for what i think is a good production value. I just love a movie that does not take itself to serious but does not become a naked gun or scary movie 3 and 4. Its also nice to know you can make a movie enjoyable with basically one good idea and a great ending. See more 11/15/2012 Original and unforgettable. See more 03/24/2012 Fun, fun light-hearted indie comedy. The main character seems to belong in a film from the 20s-30s while living in Manhattan in 1999, which kind of confuses the locals. His dialog and mannerisms are spot on - They nailed it. Great cast, especially the lead. Some fun cameos, too. I couldn't stop smiling. See more 01/16/2012 I've wasted an hour and a half in worse ways, but the best part of this movie is the music that plays over the closing credits. The rest was just charming camp reminiscent of the old Batman TV series starring Adam West. As I recall, Frank Gorshin was in that also. Coincidence? See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Adam Abraham

Director

Gibson Frazier

Johnny Twennies

Susan Egan

Samantha Winter

Cara Buono

Virginia Clemens

Brian Davies

Victor Young

Dwight Ewell

Richard Lancaster
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Synopsis If ever a man seems lost in time, it would be Johnny Twennies (Gibson Frazier), a newspaper writer who talks, walks and fights like he stepped out of the Jazz Age. Johnny wears a fedora, swing-dances for wholly non-ironic reasons, and can't seem to wrap his mind around concepts like "cable television." But when a pack of thugs threaten his life unless he plants a fake news story, Johnny proves he's got plenty of moxie -- and that some ideas, like chivalry and justice, never go out of style.
Director
Adam Abraham
Producer
Gibson Frazier, Adam Abraham
Screenwriter
Adam Abraham, Gibson Frazier
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$33.0K
Runtime
1h 20m