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S1m0ne (2002)  link to S1m0ne on IMDb

Number: 37

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IMDB Rating: star star star star star star star star star star 6.0/10

Also known as:: Simone (alternative spelling)

Country: USA, 117 minutes

Spoken Languages: English

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Director: Andrew Niccol

Cast: Al Pacino, Benjamin Salisbury, Winona Ryder, Jim Rash, Ron Perkins, Jay Mohr, Catherine Keener, Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Pierce, Jeff Williams, Rachel Roberts

Medium: Unknown

Plot Outline: The career of a disillusioned producer, who is desperate for a hit, is endangered when his star walks off the film set. Forced to think fast, the producer decides to digitally create an actress "Simone" to sub for the star--the first totally believable synthetic actress. The "actress" becomes an overnight sensation, with a major singing career as well, and everyone thinks she's a real person. However, as Simone's fame skyrockets, he cannot bear to admit his fraud to himself or the world.

Location: Center DVD Rack

Loaned: No

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