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Krippendorf's Tribe is a 1998 American comedy film directed by Todd Holland and based on Frank Parkin 's 1985 novel of the same name. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, Natasha Lyonne, and Lily Tomlin. Its plot follows Professor James Krippendorf (Dreyfuss), an anthropologist who, with the help of his three children, creates a ...
- Charlie Peters
- Dean Cundey
- Krippendorf's Tribe, by Frank Parkin
- Todd Holland
A widowed anthropologist invents a fictional tribe to get funding and fame, but his scheme backfires when his children and a rival join in. See the cast, crew, reviews, ratings, and where to watch this 1998 comedy.
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- Todd Holland
- PG-13
- Richard Dreyfuss
Feb 27, 1998 · A comedy film starring Richard Dreyfuss as an anthropologist who fakes a lost tribe in his backyard to impress his colleagues and funders. The reviewer praises the scene of the circumcision ritual, but criticizes the film for its uneven humor and characters.
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A comedy film starring Richard Dreyfuss as an anthropologist who hoaxes an isolated tribe in the Stone Age, spoofing academia and the Tasaday hoax. Read user reviews, ratings, spoilers, and trivia about this film that lampoons fads, culture, and humor.
Find out who starred in the 1998 comedy film Krippendorf's Tribe, directed by Todd Holland and written by Frank Parkin and Charlie Peters. See the full list of actors, actresses, writers, producers, composers, editors, and more on IMDb.
A comedy film about an anthropologist who creates a fictitious New Guinea tribe to cover up his misuse of grant money. The film follows his adventures and misadventures as he tries to prove his discovery, while his family and a professor join him in the hoax.