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Clerks

Clerks

Just because they serve you doesn't mean they like you.

19947.41h 32m

Overview

Convenience and video store clerks Dante and Randal are sharp-witted, potty-mouthed and bored out of their minds. So in between needling customers, the counter jockeys play hockey on the roof, visit a funeral home and deal with their love lives.

Directed by Kevin Smith
Written by Kevin Smith
Produced by Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier
Box OfficeBudget: $28KRevenue: $3.2M

Top Cast

Brian O'Halloran

Brian O'Halloran

Dante

Jeff Anderson

Jeff Anderson

Randal

Marilyn Ghigliotti

Marilyn Ghigliotti

Veronica

Lisa Spoonauer

Lisa Spoonauer

Caitlin

Jason Mewes

Jason Mewes

Jay

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Silent Bob

Scott Mosier

Scott Mosier

William the Idiot Manchild / Angry Hockey-Playing Customer / Angry Mourner

Scott Schiaffo

Scott Schiaffo

Chewlie's Rep

A

Al Berkowitz

Old Man

Walt Flanagan

Walt Flanagan

Woolen Cap Smoker / Egg Man / Offended Customer / Cat-Admiring Bitter Customer

Themes & Keywords

salesclerkworknew jerseygas stationlosermale friendshipjunk foodblack and whitevideo storeaftercreditsstingerday in a lifeworkplace comedyconvenience storewry

About Clerks

Clerks is a comedy film released in 1994 exploring themes of salesclerk, work, new jersey, gas station, loser, male friendship. Directed by Kevin Smith, it stars Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti. Convenience and video store clerks Dante and Randal are sharp-witted, potty-mouthed and bored out of their minds. So in between needling customers, the counter jockeys play hockey on the roof, visit a funeral home and deal with their love lives.

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