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An anthropologist creates a fictitious lost New Guinea tribe using his family members to cover-up for his misuse of grant monies.An anthropologist creates a fictitious lost New Guinea tribe using his family members to cover-up for his misuse of grant monies.An anthropologist creates a fictitious lost New Guinea tribe using his family members to cover-up for his misuse of grant monies.
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Siobhan Fallon Hogan
- Lori
- (as Siobhan Fallon)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaOn Twitter, Richard Dreyfuss said "I had so much fun with Jenna Elfman during Krippendorf. The movie was not very good, but we had some fun."
- GoofsKrippendorf repeatedly refers to the Shelmikedmu as a Neolithic tribe, but their level of development would mean they are technically Paleolithic (pre-Neolithic).
- Quotes
James Krippendorf: [to his teenage daughter] Excuse me! Who is the adult in this room?... Don't answer that! I am the adult in this room.
- Crazy creditsProduction Dogs .... Rosebud and Mickey
- SoundtracksThe Sound of Drums
Written by Angélique Kidjo and Jean Hebrail
Performed by Angélique Kidjo
Courtesy of Island Records Ltd.
By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Music
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Whoa, people
This movie had all the makings of an 18th century comedy. People perform stuff like this on stage, and they're regarded as "classics," "cleverly crafted" etc., and judging by the comments, most people think this is the worst movie of all time. Yes, it was using some low humour, but I personally loved the absurdity and all the social commentary allusions to our own tribal way of living. That's what a farce is.
I particularly thought the middle child did a superb job, knowing the family of two anthropologists would definitely produce that kind of a family. It appealed on all levels of humour I thought, and had something for everyone to laugh at, except the Richard Dreyfuss fans from what I've read.
I particularly thought the middle child did a superb job, knowing the family of two anthropologists would definitely produce that kind of a family. It appealed on all levels of humour I thought, and had something for everyone to laugh at, except the Richard Dreyfuss fans from what I've read.
- rithifruss
- Jul 28, 2002
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- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- La tribu de los Krippendorf
- Filming locations
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,571,115
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,316,377
- Mar 1, 1998
- Gross worldwide
- $7,571,115
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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