Man of the Century (1999)
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71% of critics liked it
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70% of users liked it
(880 ratings)
Johnny Twenties (Gibson Frazier) is a man who lives up to his name; from his snazzy suits to his snappy lingo, Johnny is a walking embodiment of the era when liquor was illegal, swing was being born, and the movies were just learning to talk. There's just one problem -- Johnny is living in New… More Johnny Twenties (Gibson Frazier) is a man who lives up to his name; from his snazzy suits to his snappy lingo, Johnny is a walking embodiment of the era when liquor was illegal, swing was being born, and the movies were just learning to talk. There's just one problem -- Johnny is living in New York City in the late 1990s, and he seems to have no idea that he's a man out of his era. When not courting his girlfriend Samantha (Susan Egan), who's not sure what to make of her beau's time-warp personality, Johnny does battle with a vicious gangster and his thugs. Man of the Century was written by leading man Gibson Frazier and director Adam Abraham, and features supporting performances from comic/impressionist Frank Gorshin and jazz pianist Bobby Short. The film was shown at the 1999 Slamdance and South by Southwest film festivals. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Adam Abraham
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Oct 29, 1999 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
A clever concept indie with old timey zip.
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Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
A thin gimmick to be certain, but at a tick or two under 80 minutes (!), this amiable comedy never wears out its welcome.
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Scott Von Doviak, culturevulture.net
Triumphs through sheer goofy charm.
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