What is Hot Dogs for Gauguin?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Hot Dogs for Gauguin" (1972). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Release date
- Jun 12, 1972
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Hot Dogs for Gauguin" (1972).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Hot Dogs for Gauguin
Year: 1972
Format: Short student film
Genre: Comedy and Crime
Duration: 22m
Writer/Director: Martin Brest (undergraduate at New York University at the time)
Cast: Danny DeVito (then unknown), Rhea Perlman (acting debut, bit role)
Plot: A down-on-his-luck photographer wants to capture visual magic and fame. He plans to blow up the Statue of Liberty and sets his camera to record the destruction.
Release Date: 06/12/1972 (US)
Draft 1:
Hot Dogs for Gauguin is a 1972 short student film categorized under the comedy and crime genres. Written and directed by Martin Brest, who was an undergraduate at New York University at the time, the production has a runtime of 22 minutes. The film features Danny DeVito, who was unknown at the time, and marks the acting debut
Should you watch it?
“A struggling photographer plots to destroy the Statue of Liberty to capture its destruction on film.”
- Features the acting debut of Rhea Perlman
- Includes an early performance by Danny DeVito
- Written and directed by Martin Brest
- The film has a runtime of only 22 minutes
Watch it if you want to see early work from Martin Brest, Danny DeVito, and Rhea Perlman.
This 22-minute comedy and crime short film follows a photographer's intricate plot.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the film?
The film is a short with a runtime of 22 minutes.
Who directed Hot Dogs for Gauguin?
The film was written and directed by Martin Brest.
Does it feature any famous actors?
The film features Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman in her acting debut.
What is the genre of the movie?
The movie is categorized as a comedy and crime film.
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