Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.

Credits: TheMovieDb.

Film Cast:

• Larry Flynt: Woody Harrelson
• Althea Leasure: Courtney Love
• Alan Isaacman: Edward Norton
• Jimmy Flynt: Brett Harrelson
• Ruth Carter Stapleton: Donna Hanover
• Charles Keating: James Cromwell
• Arlo: Crispin Glover
• Chester: Vincent Schiavelli
• Miles: Miles Chapin
• Simon Leis: James Carville
• Reverend Jerry Falwell: Richard Paul
• Roy Grutman: Burt Neuborne
• The Assassin: Jan Tříska
• 10-Year-Old Larry: Cody Block
• 8-Year-Old Jimmy: Ryan Post
• Old Hillbilly: Robert Davis
• Young Ma Flynt: Kacky Walton
• Young Pa Flynt: John Ryan
• 1st Stripper: Kathleen Kane
• Disc Jockey: Greg Roberson
• Old Printer: Jim Peck
• Trucker: Mike Pniewski
• Staffer: Tim Parati
• Staffer: Rick Rogers
• Staffer: Dan Lenzini
• Staffer: David Compton
• Staffer: Gary Lowery
• Stills Photographer: Stephen Dupree
• Tovah: Rainbeau Mars
• News Dealer: Tam Drummond
• Rally Singer: Ruby Wilson
• Ma Flynt: Nancy Lea Owen
• Pa Flynt: John Fergus Ryan
• Governor Rhodes: Oliver Reed
• Jacuzzi Girl: Meresa T. Ferguson
• Jacuzzi Girl: Andrena Fisher
• Police Detective: Ken Kidd
• Judge Morrissey – Cincinnati Court: Larry Flynt
• Jury Forewoman – Cincinnati Court: Janie Paris
• Court Clerk – Cincinnati Court: Carol Russell-Woloshin
• Announcer at Rally: Eddie Davis
• Dr. Bob: Blaine Nashold
• Ad Sales Guy: Blaine Pickett
• Georgia Cop: Kerry White
• Georgia Cop: Joey Hadley
• Georgia Prosecutor: Chris Schadrack
• Georgia Prosecutor: Mac Pirkle
• Georgia Doctor: Mark W. Johnson
• Flynt’s Personal Bodyguard: Doug Bauer
• Bodyguard: Roberto Roman Ramirez
• Cute Receptionist: Aurélia Thiérrée
• Blow Dried Jerk: Scott William Winters
• Judge Thomas Alva Mantke – L.A. Court: D’Army Bailey
• Lawyer – L.A. Court: Mike McLaren
• Network Lawyer: Andy Stahl
• DeLorean Attorney: Michael Detroit
• Keating’s Secretary: Jaime Jackson
• Federal Marshal: David Dwyer
• Deputy Marshal: Richard Birdsong
• Deputy Marshal: James A. White
• Butler: Gerry Robert Byrne
• Mantke Clerk: Benjamin Greene Jr.
• Mantke Clerk: Mary Neal Naylor
• Springfield Prison Guard: Tina M. Bates
• Divinity Student: Evans Donnell
• Divinity Student: Jay Adams
• Dean of Liberty College: Bennett Wood
• Judge Kirk – Roanoke Court: Janice Holder
• Jury Foreman – Roanoke Court: A.V. McDowell
• Chief Justice William Rehnquist: Jim Grimshaw
• Justice Thurgood Marshall: James Smith
• Justice Scalia: Rand Hopkins
• Justice Stevens: Charles M. Crump
• Supreme Court Marshal: Pierre Secher
• Svelte Reporter: Linn Sitler
• Reporter: Mary M. Norman
• Reporter: Jack Shea
• Reporter: Lisa Lax
• Georgia Reporter: Susan Howe
• Georgia Reporter: Michael Q. Davis
• Georgia Reporter: Dennis Turner
• Georgia Reporter: Patti Hatchett
• Georgia Reporter: Ann Marie Hall
• Georgia Reporter: Nate Bynum
• Georgia Reporter: Paula Haddock
• Georgia Reporter: Gary Kraen
• Network Reporter: Norm Macdonald
• L.A. Reporter: Jeff Johnston
• Falwell Reporter: Joey Sulipeck
• Falwell Reporter: Jim Palmer
• DC Reporter: Gene Lyons
• DC Reporter: Saida Pagan
• DC Reporter: Jim Hild
• DC Reporter: Michael Klastorin
• Supreme Court TV Reporter: Michelle Robinson
• Courtroom Observer: Jay Busbee

Film Crew:

• Director: Miloš Forman
• Screenplay: Larry Karaszewski
• Screenplay: Scott Alexander
• Editor: Christopher Tellefsen
• Costume Design: Arianne Phillips
• Production Sound Mixer: Chris Newman
• Art Direction: James Nedza
• Music: Thomas Newman
• Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Michael Barry
• Sound Effects Editor: Pam DeMetruis-Thomas
• Costume Design: Theodor Pištěk
• Production Design: Patrizia von Brandenstein
• Producer: Oliver Stone
• Sound Effects Editor: Richard King
• Producer: Janet Yang
• Producer: Michael Hausman
• Art Direction: Shawn Hausman
• Director of Photography: Philippe Rousselot
• Supervising Sound Editor: Stan Bochner
• Key Makeup Artist: Ben Nye Jr.
• Key Makeup Artist: Bron Roylance
• Makeup Artist: Linda Boykin-Williams
• Makeup Artist: Gloria Belz
• Makeup Artist: Kimberly Greene
• Set Decoration: Maria Nay
• Set Decoration: Amy Wells
• Visual Effects: Matt McDonald
• Costume Supervisor: Nancy McArdle
• Costumer: Amanda Friedland
• Extras Casting Assistant: Jason White
• Assistant Production Coordinator: Margo Hunt McKay
• Hairstylist: Melissa Yonkey
• Stunt Coordinator: Tim Trella

Movie Reviews:

• Filipe Manuel Neto: **Larry Flynt: the man, the monster, the hero and the pervert.**
• After seeing this film, I had the feeling that I should start this text with a warning: we should not mix our opinion about Larry Flynt with our assessment of the film. I loved the film, but I’m the first to admit that I don’t feel any sympathy for the biographed person. Regardless of my opinion, sex sells, people are attracted to anything that has a forbidden aroma and, even today, the magazine “Hustler” is a success, with a television channel dedicated to adult content.
• The real Larry Flynt proved to be a provocative and materialistic man: he made a fortune off the exploitation of pornographic magazines and used all means to shock people, ridicule the conservatives who criticized him, and confront society and the judicial system. He demanded to be respected, but was incapable of respecting anyone who criticized him; He used the First Amendment to defend his right to publish what he wanted, forgetting that same document when he heard criticism of what he published. Dear reader, I don’t have to be a lawyer to know that the same right that protected Mr. Flynt also protected everyone who expressed a negative opinion about him within the limits of urbanity. And if it is true that freedom of expression is crucial to the democratic system, it is also true that it is not an absolute value, it must be limited in a way that protects the rights and freedoms of other people. Unfortunately, the world is full of people like Larry Flynt, who demand the right to say whatever they want, but are unable to tolerate an opinion contrary to theirs. Of course, I also don’t feel any sympathy for the professional activity of Mr. Flynt, a sexist man who profited from the objectification of sex and the female body, and I am disgusted by the business he created around that magazine.
• However, the film is fantastic. Milos Forman, who accustomed us to great works full of style and personality, surprises us once again with a film that does not shy away from provoking its audience, putting its finger on the wounds that hurt the most. The director made skillful use of cinematography, environments, filming locations, sets and costumes in order to construct a narrative that explores very well Flynt’s controversial and contradictory nature. For several moments, I was afraid that the script would make the mistake of beatifying or cleaning up Flynt’s image. However, I truly believe that Forman managed to avoid this and give the audience a neutral narrative, where he reveals the best and worst of this complex man.
• The film is reasonably discreet in its use of effects and the way it was edited, but it has a strong cast solidly based on the participation of Woody Harrelson. Looking at the finished film, I don’t think I could imagine another actor better suited for the character in question. Harrelson gave himself body and soul to this project and produced one of the most consistent and powerful works of his film career, rightly deserving of an Oscar nomination. Courtney Love is perfect for the role she played, especially because the actress knew perfectly well the effects of substance abuse and was uninhibited enough to naturally face the nude scenes she was subjected to (something I tend to condemn, but I can understand, considering the film and the character) In turn, Edward Norton (at the time, experiencing a particularly radiant moment in his professional career) and Brett Harrelson make a frankly positive contribution. Richard Paul and James Cromwell also do a decent job, but they don’t have the space or time to add much and seem somewhat wasted.