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Deus ex Machina: The Philosophy of 'Donnie Darko'(2016)
Status: Released
Date: 2016-12-12
62%
6 Votes
Time: 1h 25m
Overview:
The feature-length documentary about the making of the cult film favourite, "Donnie Darko".
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
Movie: Deus ex Machina: The Philosophy of 'Donnie Darko'
Top 10 Billed Cast
Richard Kelly
Self
Steven Poster
Self
James Duval
Self
Michael Andrews
Self
Sean McKittrick
Self
April Ferry
Self
Jake Gyllenhaal
Self (archive footage)
Jena Malone
Self (archive footage)
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The feature-length documentary about the making of the cult film favourite, "Donnie Darko".
Release Date
2016-12-12
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