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The Big Lebowski

Dir: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Cast: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore
117mins   1998   US   18   English   

Introduction by freelance film programmer and Depot Restaurant Supervisor Piers Courtney

'The Dude', Jeff Lebowski is unemployed and as laid-back as they come. That is until he becomes a victim of mistaken identity, and two thugs break into his apartment with the errant belief that they're strong-arming Jeff Lebowski - the Pasadena millionaire.

In the hope of getting a replacement for his soiled carpet, 'the Dude' pays a visit to his wealthy namesake...

'25 years later, the movie where every detail matters and doesn’t matter at all, is as hilarious as ever – and more poignant, man' - Adam Kempenaar, Filmspotting

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