
How to Get Ahead in Advertising
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In this satirical comedy, Richard E. Grant stars as a successful advertising executive who experiences a mental breakdown while struggling to create a campaign for a new pimple cream. As his stress mounts, he develops a boil on his shoulder that begins to speak and take control of his life, leading to a bizarre and darkly humorous exploration of the advertising industry’s impact on personal identity. Directed by Bruce Robinson, the film offers a sharp critique of consumer culture and the pressures of modern life. This unique narrative can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 30min
Views:385
Release:1989
Release Date:1989-05-05
Director:Bruce Robinson
Actors:Christopher Simon, Hugh Armstrong, Jacqueline Pearce, Jacqueline Tong, John Shrapnel, Mick Ford, Rachel Ward, Richard E. Grant, Richard Wilson, Susan Wooldridge
Country:United Kingdom
Company:HandMade Films
Awards:1 nomination total
Worldwide Gross:$418,053
TMDB:6.3
Rotten Tomatoes:63%
FilmAffinity:5.8
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