Favorite Deadly Sins

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Favorite Deadly Sins
GenreComedy
Written byLust:
Ann Lembeck
Greed:
Jim Mulholland
Michael Barrie
Anger:
Lee Biondi
Directed by David Jablin
Denis Leary
Starring Joe Mantegna
Denis Leary
Andrew Clay
Cassidy Rae
Brian Keith
William Ragsdale
Allan Rich
Farrah Forke
Annabella Sciorra
Tanya Pohlkotte
Music byAdam Roth (Lust)
Christopher Tyng (Greed and Anger)
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersDavid Jablin
James P. Jimirro
ProducerPeter Manoogian
Production locations Los Angeles
New York City
CinematographyTony C. Jannelli (segment "Lust")
Jamie Thompson (segments "Greed", "Anger")
EditorsChristopher Ellis (segments "Greed", "Anger")
Michelle Gorchow (segment "Lust")
Running time99 min.
Production companies Imagination Productions
J2 Communications
Republic Pictures
Showtime Networks
Original release
Network Showtime
ReleaseNovember 12, 1995 (1995-11-12)

National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins is a 1995 comedy TV-film. It is a trilogy of short episodes about the foundation of show business: Lust, Greed and Anger. It stars Andrew Clay, Denis Leary and Joe Mantegna. [1] Lust was written by Leary's wife, Ann Lembeck. It is the directorial debut of Denis Leary. It was nominated for Best Casting for TV Nighttime Special: Artios award in Casting Society of America. The movie was shot in Los Angeles, California and New York City. [2] Denis Leary won Best Directing in Comedy CableACE Award for this film.

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Plot

The film that consists of three separate stories, each focusing on one of the deadly sins. Each story is independent but linked by the common theme of exploring the darker aspects of human nature.

1. Lust: A security guard spies on his married neighbour and fantasizes with having an affair with her.

2. Wrath: A man's rage and violent tendencies escalate until he loses control, wreaking havoc on his own life and those around him.

3. Greed: A wealthy producer helps a woman to commit murder in order to make a movie about it.

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References

  1. "National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins (1995) - Full Credits - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
  2. "National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins (1995) - Original Print Info - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 2019-04-14.