''Big Helium Dog'' is a 1999

comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...

. It is produced by

Kevin Smith Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, comic book writer, author, YouTuber, and podcaster. He came to prominence with the low-budget comedy buddy film '' Clerks'' (1994), which he wrote, directed, ...

's View Askew production company and also features the

Broken Lizard Broken Lizard is an American comedy troupe that comprises Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, and Erik Stolhanske. They collaborate on the screen-writing, acting and productions of their films, with Chandrasekhar and Hef ...

comedy troupe in starring ( Kevin Heffernan) and supporting (

Jay Chandrasekhar Jayanth Jambulingam Chandrasekhar (born April 9, 1968) is an American comedian, film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for his work with the sketch comedy group Broken Lizard and for directing and starring in the Broken Lizard ...

, Steve Lemme, and Erik Stolhanske) roles.

Story description

A sketch comedy which spoofs its own production: A guy trying to cope with losing his friend is pulled against his will into a lucrative TV deal that later falls through, nonetheless he saves the world from destruction.

Cast

* Matt Kawczynski .... Charlie Osgood * Michael Linstroth .... Ray Cross *

.... Director * Kevin Heffernan .... Phil *

Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black (born Michael Ian Schwartz; August 12, 1971) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and director. He has starred in several TV comedy series, including ''The State'', '' Viva Variety'', '' Stella'', '' Wet Hot American Summer: F ...

.... Martin Huber *

Lorene Scafaria Lorene Scafaria (born 1978) is an American filmmaker, playwright, musician, and former actress. She wrote and directed the films ''Seeking a Friend for the End of the World'' (2012), ''The Meddler'' (2015), and '' Hustlers'' (2019), in addition ...

.... Chastity * Pete Capella .... High School Jock *

.... Movie Producer (scenes deleted) * Damien Furey .... Autograph Seeker * Ralph Lambiase .... BHD Interviewer * Alyce LaTourelle .... Law Bitch * Dicky Barrett .... Mr. Blocko * Steve Lemme .... Kendrick * Brian Lynch .... Director's Assistant *

Vincent Pereira Vincent Pereira (born March 11, 1973) is an American independent filmmaker, known for his work with Kevin Smith and View Askew. He is regarded as the unofficial "View Askew Historian". Background Pereira was born and raised in New Jersey. During ...

.... Cigarette Fairy * Richard Perello .... Bartender * Brian Quinn .... Vance *

Blanchard Ryan Susan Blanchard Ryan (born January 12, 1967) is an American actress. After working in MTV and other minor parts on television and independent film, she went on to star in the 2003 film '' Open Water'', for which she won the 2004 Saturn Award ...

.... Beautiful Dancer * Erik Stolhanske .... Father Joeb * Bryan W. Strang .... Carl Dunlop * Kelli Strang .... Little Susie * Kris VanCleave .... Immense Gay Trucker * Bryan Johnson .... Undercover Jesus *

Ming Chen Cliff Ming-Si Chen, better known as Ming Chen, is an actor, podcaster, reality television personality, and webmaster associated with Kevin Smith. He co-hosts the ''I Sell Comics!'' and ''Ming & Mike Show'' podcasts with Mike Zapcic and also starr ...

.... Club Patron *Gary Dell'Abate...Lawyer

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