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The Extra
The Extra

The Extra

No one knew his name... They still don't.

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Jimeoin, in the title role, plays a man fixated on the concept of celebrity, or more accurately, how he can become one. He is passionate about being a celebrity, but unfortunately he just isn't very talented. After trying to secure roles in myriad productions he finally finds employment as an extra, and what follows is his misadventures as he becomes involved with shady business men, producers and mobsters all of whom are fixated with show business.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

21 April 2005

Country

Australia

Cast

Jimeoin

Jimeoin

The Extra

Rhys Muldoon

Rhys Muldoon

Curtis Thai-Buckworth

Katherine Slattery

Katherine Slattery

Claudia Grey

Kristy Hinze

Kristy Hinze

Katherine Arena

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