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Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star

Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star

There are no small actors. Just small parts.

20114.21h 37m

Overview

A kid from the Midwest moves out to Hollywood in order to follow in his parents footsteps -- and become a porn star.

Directed by Tom Brady
Written by Adam Sandler, Allen Covert, Nick Swardson
Produced by Allen Covert, David Dorfman, Jack Giarraputo
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $2.5M

Top Cast

Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson

Bucky Larson

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci

Kathy McGee

Don Johnson

Don Johnson

Miles Deep

Stephen Dorff

Stephen Dorff

Dick Shadow

Ido Mosseri

Ido Mosseri

J. Day

Kevin Nealon

Kevin Nealon

Gary

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Jeremiah Larson

Miriam Flynn

Miriam Flynn

Debbie Larson

Mario Joyner

Mario Joyner

Claudio

Tyler Spindel

Tyler Spindel

Jimmy

Themes & Keywords

porn starhollywoodridiculous

About Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star

Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star is a comedy film released in 2011 exploring themes of porn star, hollywood, ridiculous. Directed by Tom Brady, it stars Nick Swardson, Christina Ricci, Don Johnson. A kid from the Midwest moves out to Hollywood in order to follow in his parents footsteps -- and become a porn star.

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