

Film producer Sy Lerner makes a bet with a fellow film executive that he can turn any nobody into a star at the Cannes Film Festival. A New York cab driver who is visiting the festival is chosen as the test subject to settle the bet and Sy uses his skills of hype and manipulation to try and turn the cab driver named Frank into the talk of the town. Many celebrities make cameos throughout the film.

Seymour Cassel
Sy Lerner
Lead
Francesco Quinn
Frank 'Rhino' Rhinoslavsky
Rebecca Broussard
Rebecca Lerner

Luana Anders
Agent on Phone

Lloyd Kaufman
Self - Troma Chief

James Brolin
Self

John Malkovich
Self

Ann Cusack
Kitty Monaco
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Richard Martini's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Cannes Man is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”