The Anarchist Cookbook (2002)
- Starring:
- Devon Gummersall, Dylan Bruno, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jordan Susman
- Category:
- Comedy
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A so-called anarchist gets an unexpected crash-course in living on the edge in this independent comedy drama. Puck (Devon Gummersall) is a college dropout and self-styled political radical who lives with a handful of friends in an anarchist commune near Plano, TX. Puck's roommates and fellow semi-revolutionaries include aging hippie Johnny Red (John Savage), man-crazy feminist Karla (Gina Philips), DJ and ladies' man Sweeney (Johnny Whitworth), and cheerful mischief maker Double Dee (Steve Van Wormer). While Puck and his pals enjoy engaging in occasional acts of creative vandalism, their sense of anarchy is more a matter of personal choice than a genuine threat against the larger standing order. That begins to change when the mysterious Johnny Black (Dylan Bruno) ingratiates himself into the commune. Johnny Black's political agenda is significantly more aggressive than that of Puck and his friends, and his willingness to use violence to achieve his ends disturbs Puck, as Black not only takes control of the group, but adds guns, explosives, and sabotage to their formula. Puck also finds himself torn between his commitment to his ideals and his infatuation with Jody (Katherine Towne), whose sexual appetites run counter to her public reputation as a Christian and Young Republican organizer. Taking its title from William Powell's infamous book of the same name (which the author has since come to repudiate), The Anarchist Cookbook was the first feature film from writer and director Jordan Susman. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 101 mins
Complete Cast:
- Devon Gummersall - Puck
- John Savage - Johnny Red
- Cliff Stephens - Officer Roger
- Richard Black - Milo
- Scarlett McAlister - Caroline
- Johnny Whitworth - Sweeney
- Sabine Singh - Gin
- Dylan Bruno - Johnny Black
- Darryl Cox - Mr. Gold
- Steve Van Wormer - Double D
- Todd Terry - Judge William Haversford
- Katharine Towne - Jody
- Justin Howard - Davy Crockett
- Gina Philips - Karla
- Director(s):
- Jordan Susman
- Writer(s):
- Jordan Susman
- Categories:
- Comedy
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