Chump Change (film)

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Chump Change
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Original film poster
Directed by Stephen Burrows
Written byStephen Burrows
Produced byKirsten Caufield
Chris Connolly
Todd Hagopian
Ray Kimsey
StarringStephen Burrows
Tim Matheson
Traci Lords
Jerry Stiller
CinematographyAllen Baker
Edited byKevin J. Matusow
Pepper Welch
Music byMatt Cartsonis
Distributed by Miramax Films
Release dates
  • March 30, 2000 (2000-03-30)(Wisconsin Film Festival)
  • January 20, 2004 (2004-01-20)(United States)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Chump Change is a 2000 comedy film, written and directed by and starring Stephen Burrows. [1] [2] The film is based on Burrows' experiences as a screen writer. [3]

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Reception

Todd McCarthy of Variety stated, "Slapdash recounting of a haphazard career yields a fair share of yucks, and the hero's unexpected romance while visiting his native Wisconsin proves surprisingly engaging. But small-time, let's-put-on-a-movie feel of the project will limit exposure to regional fests and video, even if most people who actually see it will probably like it." [4]

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References

  1. "Chump Change (2000)". Letterboxd . Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  2. Gilpatrick, Kristin (2002). Famous Wisconsin Film Stars. Badger Books. p. 325. ISBN   978-1-878569-86-8 . Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  3. Martin, Mick; Porter, Marsha (2004). DVD & Video Guide 2005. Ballantine. p. 201. ISBN   978-0-345-44995-5 . Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  4. McCarthy, Todd (6 November 2000). "Chump Change". Variety . Retrieved 24 September 2024.