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Still from Bad Fever — Bad Fever (2011) — Dustin Guy DefaPhotographed by Mike Gioulakis

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Dustin Guy Defa

Bad Fever

English / 2011 / 1h 17m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.35/5·552 ratings·208 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A humorless loner attempts to win the admiration of a drifter with his debut performance at the local comedy club.

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Directed by Dustin Guy Defa
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorDustin Guy Defa

WriterDustin Guy Defa

CinematographerMike Gioulakis

Editor,

Dustin Guy Defa

Cast

Kentucker Audleyas Eddie

Eléonore Hendricksas Irene

Allison Baaras Yoko

Hayward Buchananas Hank

Dustin Guy Defaas Larry

Scott Parisias Waiter

Dane Stevensas Burt

Annette Wrightas Mama

Bad Fever (2011) | Criteria