It Takes a Lunatic 2019

Name: It Takes a Lunatic
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-05-03
Duration: 126 min
Cast: Richard Gere, Michael Douglas, Alec Baldwin, James Caan, John Leguizamo

Status: Released
Runtime: 126 minutes
Director: Billy Lyons
Network: Exemplar Productions
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Directed by Billy Lyons

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What is It Takes a Lunatic?

It Takes a Lunatic is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under Documentary.

Type: Film
Year: 2019
Status: Released
Runtime: 126 minutes
Release date: May 3, 2019
Original language: EN
Origin: United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany
Studios: Exemplar Productions
Genres: Documentary
Updated: Oct 31, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 9 votes
Episode runtime: ~126 minutes
Status: Released
Network: Exemplar Productions

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It Takes a Lunatic is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Exemplar Productions. Current status: Released.

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“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
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Richard Gere Self

Michael Douglas Self

Alec Baldwin Self

James Caan Self

John Leguizamo Self

Chris Cooper Self

Frank Langella Self

Bill Irwin Self

Eric Bogosian Self

Susan Lucci Self

Lauren Graham Self

Aasif Mandvi Self

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Is It Takes a Lunatic worth watching?

It Takes a Lunatic holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie It Takes a Lunatic and when was it released?

It Takes a Lunatic is a feature film with a runtime of 126 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

Who directed It Takes a Lunatic?

It Takes a Lunatic was directed by Billy Lyons.

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