Being John Malkovich(1999)
Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can.
One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.
Movie: Being John Malkovich
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Craig Schwartz
Lotte Schwartz
John Horatio Malkovich
Maxine Lund
Dr. Lester
Floris
First J.M. Inc. Customer
Larry the Agent
Guy in Restaurant
Captain Mertin
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John Malkovich Goes Into His Own Head
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