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Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women

MOVIE • 1990

Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women

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Based on Ricky Jay's book of the same title, this TV special was made up of a combination of magic, juggling, amazing feats, stunts and performances, including a musical performance on wine glasses, a human calculator who could determine cube-routes of numbers in her head and an antique acrobatic clockwork doll.

TMDB ★ 3.5/5Votes: 2
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Top Cast

Ricky Jay

Ricky Jay

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Elayne Boosler

Elayne Boosler

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Michael Moschen

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Megan Reisel

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Matt Biondi

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Steve Martin

Steve Martin

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Bruce Schwartz

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Jamey Turner

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Mark Hufnail

Producer

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Jim Steinmeyer

Producer

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David Grisman

Music

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Jeff Engel

Cinematography

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Ish Garcia

Sound Mixer

Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Director

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Theatrical release date: April 19, 1990

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

April 19, 1990

Runtime

55 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

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