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Man of the Century

1999 · 77 min · Director: Adam Abraham

Man of the Century (1999) is a romance, directed by Adam Abraham. It stars Cara Buono and Brian Davies. It follows journalism in pursuit of the truth. The 77-minute film holds an audience score of 6/10.

What Man of the Century Is About

Johnny Twennies is a reporter. He writes a column for a newspaper. He bangs it out on an old typewriter. His speech, his clothes and his manner all belong to the twenties. The trouble is that the time he lives in is now. He walks around the middle of Manhattan. People look at him strangely. He does not notice it at all. His girlfriend has had enough. Johnny has not even kissed her. Then there is the local mob. Johnny is on their trail. They are on his. The film was shot in black and white. It winks at old American comedies. Gibson Frazier and Cara Buono appear in the seventy seven minute film, an American production Adam Abraham finished in 1999.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man of the Century about?

Johnny Twennies is a reporter. He writes a column for a newspaper.

Where can I watch Man of the Century?

Man of the Century isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.

How long is Man of the Century?

Man of the Century runs for 77 minutes (1h 17m).

When did Man of the Century come out?

Man of the Century was released in 1999.

Who directed Man of the Century?

Man of the Century was directed by Adam Abraham.

Who stars in Man of the Century?

Man of the Century stars Cara Buono, Brian Davies, Susan Egan, King Mustafa Obafemi.

What is Man of the Century's rating?

Man of the Century holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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