Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star

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Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star

"There are no small actors. Just small parts."

2011

1h 37m

4.2(189 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

74 members

Acting

Nick Swardson

Bucky Larson

Acting

Christina Ricci

Kathy McGee

Acting

Don Johnson

Miles Deep

Acting

Stephen Dorff

Dick Shadow

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Ido Mosseri

J. Day

Acting

Kevin Nealon

Gary

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Edward Herrmann

Jeremiah Larson

Acting

Miriam Flynn

Debbie Larson

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Mario Joyner

Claudio

Directing

Tyler Spindel

Jimmy

Acting

Meredith Giangrande

Blueberry

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Nicholas Turturro

Antonio

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Mary Pat Gleason

Marge

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Jackie Sandler

Casting Director

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Dana Goodman

Gretchen

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Curtis Armstrong

Clint

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Mike O'Connell

Rory

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Brandon Hardesty

Lars

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Adam Herschman

Dale

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Pauly Shore

AFA Emcee

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Beverly Polcyn

Mrs. Bozobop

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Gene Pompa

Tomas

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Julia Lea Wolov

Autograph Lady

Production

Brandon Cournoyer

Autograph Man

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Jonathan Loughran

Bondage Guy

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Keegan-Michael Key

Guinness Man

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Tembi Locke

Guinness Woman

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Owen Benjamin

Production Assistant

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Allen Covert

Pornstore Clerk

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Selma Stern

Elderly Woman

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Raf Mauro

Chop Restaurant Owner

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Henry T. Yamada

Vietnamese Henchman

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Kelvin Han Yee

Vietnamese Boss

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John Kirk

Commercial Producer

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Hans Molenkamp

Bouncer

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Kelsey Crane

Hot Sushi Waitress

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Peter Dante

Dante

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Monty Hoffman

Eddie / Distributor

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Павел Лычников

Dimitri / Distributor

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Joey Diaz

German Guy / Distributor

Directing

Payman Benz

Chop Restaurant Valet

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J.D. Donaruma

Sound Guy

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Crew

Shane Ralston

Key Grip

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Chris Titone

Prop Guy

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Jesse Jane

AFA Presenter

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Kirsten Berman

AFA Presenter

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Robert Harvey

AFA Presenter

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Danni Katz

AFA Presenter

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Danny A. Abeckaser

AFA Presenter

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Lindsay Gareth

AFA Presenter

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Michael Bernardi

AFA Presenter

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Darrin Lackey

AFA Presenter

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Samantha Schacher

AFA Presenter

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Jennifer Perkins

AFA Presenter

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Kevin Brief

Iowa Father

Writing

Marcus Demian

Old Man with Pig

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Mario Sellitti

Chewbacca

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Rick Williamson

Iowa Farmer

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Bryan Anthony

Gay Guy Dancing

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Dominique Kelley

Gay Guy Dancing

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Vanessa Villalovos

Claudio's Girl

Acting

Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon (uncredited)

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Angelina Armani

Hot Tub Girl (uncredited)

Acting

Christine Nguyen

Girl in Photoshoot (uncredited)

Crew

Raven Armando Astone

Pornstar (uncredited)

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Trevor Brunsink

Hooker (uncredited)

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Allen Covert

Pornstore Clerk (uncredited)

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Gregory George Frank

Producer (uncredited)

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Tara Gerard

Dick Shadow's Girl (uncredited)

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Xango Henry

Porn Merchant (uncredited)

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Production

Zebulun Huling

Pornstar (uncredited)

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Acting

Eros Mendoza

J Day's Assistant (uncredited)

Acting

Tabitha Taylor

AFA Presenter (uncredited)

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Danielle Vasinova

Babydoll (uncredited)

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