Movie

Flagpole Special

★ 6.3(4)199817m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Release date: 1998-06-16
Runtime: 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Flagpole Special

Flagpole Special is a 1998 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Chris Penn and John C. Reilly. It has a runtime of 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Flagpole Special in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Commissioned for Creative Time’s RET.inevitable in 1998, Paul Thomas Anderson’s Flagpole Special is a DV short showing John C. Reilly and Chris Penn from the waist down, riffing on pickup-seminar bravado that anticipates Magnolia’s “Seduce and Destroy.” Screened once under the Brooklyn Bridge and never released, it’s now regarded as a lost film.

Cast

Chris Penn

John C. Reilly

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Flagpole Special in United States?+

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How long is Flagpole Special?+

Flagpole Special has a runtime of 17 minutes (17 minutes).

Who stars in Flagpole Special?+

Flagpole Special stars Chris Penn and John C. Reilly.

When did Flagpole Special come out?+

Flagpole Special is a 1998 movie directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

What genre is Flagpole Special?+

Flagpole Special is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Flagpole Special?+

Flagpole Special was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.