Bug (2002)

Name: Bug
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2002-02-28
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: John Carroll Lynch, Alexandra Wescourt, Sarah Paulson, Brian Cox, Alexis Cruz

Bug (2002), directed by Matt Manfredi, starring John Carroll Lynch and Alexandra Wescourt.

02/28/2002 BR Comedy and Drama 1h 26m

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A small boy squashing an insect sets in motion a series of events, large and small, that include a lost restaurant reservation, a drunken fender-bender, disruption of basic cable television service, and more than one relationship falling apart. One person's disaster becomes another's boon, and vice versa--because a man loses his job, a young girl becomes the lead ballerina in the school play, which in turn causes the death of a pet pig. These characters weave around Los Angeles and each other as seemingly mundane events fall into place, putting them on a collision course with a common fate and one heroic act of competence.

Scott KevanCinematography
Matt ManfrediDirector, Writer
Phil HayDirector
John BinningerEditing

About the film

Bug is a 2002 American comedy film, directed by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. It was released on February 28, 2002.

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Bug is a 2002 American comedy film, directed by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. It was released on February 28, 2002.

Plot

A young boy steps on a bug, killing it. A man getting into his car witnesses the senseless murder and crosses the street to chastise the boy. In the extra minute this takes, his parking meter expires and a meter maid is right there to issue a ticket. The now angry man throws the ticket into the storm drain. The ticket clogs a pipe, causing water damage elsewhere. This series of cause-and-effect chain reactions propels an eclectic group of individuals in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, to a common destiny.

Cast

As credited, in order of appearance:

Ed Begley Jr.

Phil Hay

Jon Huertas

Alexandra Wescourt

Christopher Thornton

Steven Shenbaum

Chris Bauer

Christina Kirk

Hedy Burress

John Doe

John Lehr

Kent Faulcon

Juliette Jeffers

Jim Ortlieb

Matt Manfredi

Trudie Styler

Dearbhla Molloy

Guy Siner

Michael Hitchcock

Arabella Field

Judy Prescott

Wade Williams

Maz Jobrani

Carol Locatell

Benjamin John Parrillo

Bellina Logan

External links

Bug at IMDb

Bug at Rotten Tomatoes

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Trivia

It premiered on February 28, 2002, a Thursday.
It runs 1h26 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosHayland/Margolis Films
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Crew

Scott Kevan Cinematography
Matt Manfredi Director
Phil Hay Director
John Binninger Editing
Brian Gerber Producer
Kate Margolis Producer
Lysa Heslov Producer
Theodore Shapiro Original music
Matt Manfredi Writer

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What is Bug about?

Bug: A small boy squashing an insect sets in motion a series of events, large and small, that include a lost restaurant reservation, a drunken fender-bender, disruption of basic cable television service, and more than one relationship falling apart. One person's disaster becomes another's boon, and vice versa--because a ma…

Who directed Bug?

Bug was directed by Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay in 2002.

Who stars in Bug?

The cast of Bug includes John Carroll Lynch, Alexandra Wescourt, Sarah Paulson, Brian Cox and Alexis Cruz.

How long is Bug?

Bug runs for 86 minutes, or 1h26.