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The People vs. Larry Flynt
“You may not like what he does, but are you prepared to give up his right to do it?”
7.0 / 10• 1996• 2h 10m•R• English
Drama
Storyline
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
Cast & Crew
Woody Harrelson
Larry Flynt
Lead
Courtney Love
Althea Leasure
Edward Norton
Alan Isaacman
Brett Harrelson
Jimmy Flynt
Donna Hanover
Ruth Carter Stapleton
James Cromwell
Charles Keating
Crispin Glover
Arlo
Vincent Schiavelli
Chester
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Miloš Forman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The People vs. Larry Flynt is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
