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Brüno
Sign in to saveBrüno is a 2009 mockumentary comedy film directed by Larry Charles and starring Sacha Baron Cohen, who produced, co-wrote, and played the gay Austrian fashion journalist Brüno Gehard. The film also stars Gustaf Hammarsten. A co-production between the United States and the United Kingdom, it is the third film based on one of Cohen's characters from Da Ali G Show, following Ali G Indahouse and Borat.
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Brüno is a 2009 comedy film directed by Larry Charles. The screenplay was written by Jeff Schaffer, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Dan Mazer, with production handled by Sacha Baron Cohen, Jay Roach, Dan Mazer, and Jonah Hill. The cast includes Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Gabby West, and Lainie Kazan. Produced by MRC and Universal Pictures, the film originates from the United States and the United Kingdom.
The narrative is set in Italy, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Alabama, while filming took place in Los Angeles, Germany, and Milan. The film is presented in English and German, with music composed by Erran Baron Cohen. Its main subjects include fashion, mass media, and LGBTQ themes. Universal Pictures and Netflix distributed the film, which has a runtime of 81 minutes.
Critical assessments include a Bechdel test evaluation. Review scores vary, with ratings of 6.2/10, 54/100, and 68% recorded. The film was released on July 9, 2009, according to one source, and July 8, 2009, according to another.
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Film · TMDB
5.6Flamboyantly gay Austrian television reporter Bruno stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests and large crowds through brutally frank interviews and painfully hilarious public displays of homosexuality.
Cast
- Sacha Baron Cohen as Brüno
- Gustaf Hammarsten as Lutz
- Clifford Bañagale as Diesel
- Josh Meyers as Kookus
- Toby Holguin as Mexican Gardener #1
- Robert Huerta as Mexican Gardener #2
Themes
- homophobia
- drag queen
- satire
- dominatrix
- celebrity
- mockumentary
- social satire
- fame
- hollywood
- tv reporter
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Key facts
- Film.name
- Brüno
- Film.image
- Bruno poster.jpg
- Film.caption
- Theatrical release poster
- Film.director
- Larry Charles
- Film.music
- Erran Baron Cohen
- Film.distributor
- Universal Pictures
- Film.runtime
- 82 minutes
- Film.budget
- $42 million
- Film.gross
- $138.8 million
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Encyclopedic overview
17 sectionsContents
- Title
- Plot
- Cast
- Production
- Release
- Promotion
- Michael Jackson scene
- Home media
- Reception and legacy
- Box office
- Critical response
- Motion Picture Association of America
- Reception in Austria
- Ban in Ukraine
- Lawsuit and death threats
- References
- External links
Brüno is a 2009 mockumentary comedy film directed by Larry Charles and starring Sacha Baron Cohen, who produced, co-wrote, and played the gay Austrian fashion journalist Brüno Gehard. The film also stars Gustaf Hammarsten. A co-production between the United States and the United Kingdom, it is the third film based on one of Cohen's characters from Da Ali G Show, following Ali G Indahouse and Borat.
Brüno was released on July 10, 2009, in the United States, by Universal Pictures. Despite mixed reviews from critics, it was a box-office success, grossing $139 million worldwide on a budget of $42 million.
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