An mad, unhinged chef and his futile attempts at killing a cockroach in a restaurant kitchen. This film takes its cues from the giant-insect films of the 50's such as "Them!" (1954) and a nod in the direction of Kafka's "Metamorphosis."
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Adam Davidson
Pot Washer
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The Daytrippers
Ed Dugger
Prep Chef
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Stuart Gelzer
Waiter
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John Moschitta Sr.
Fryer
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Richard Rodriguez
Cute Chef
Andy Brown
"Harvey" the Cockroach (voice)
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Swingin' in the Painter's Room
The Daytrippers
Greg Mottola
"Harvey" the Cockroach (voice)
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Hollywood Ending
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David Atkins
Dr. Ded Bug
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Ethan Cohen-Sitt Director · Claudia Raschke Cinematographer
United States release December 3, 1989 · Produced in United States · Production Project E Productions, Columbia University
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Columbia University School of the Arts
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Project E Productions
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Columbia University
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United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · April 20, 1989
Premiere · Columbia University Film Festival
United States · December 3, 1989
Theatrical · West Side Stories
United States
March 20, 1990 · Theatrical · Ann Arbor
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