Monster Challenge
Genres
Overview
Famed composer Michael Giacchino catapults a hapless Patton Oswalt (as himself) into an outrageous series of challenges in his infectiously silly tribute to the eccentricities of Japanese game shows.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
13 min
Release Date
2018-09-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
5.333
Patton Oswalt
Self
Ben Schwartz
Self
Dermot Mulroney
Ben's Agent
Benedict Wong
Self
Amy Brenneman
Patton's Wife
Olivia Allchin
Patton's Daughter
Sumiko Braun
Studio Assistant
Ruby Chew
Little Girl in Audience
Major Curda
Control Room Technician
Tom Everett Scott
Self
Philip Hoang
Game Show Contestant
Sachiyo K
Studio Executive
Ross Lee
Game Show Contestant
Ann Maddox
Patton's Translator
Taishi Mizuno
Game Show Host
Teruko Nakajima
Studio Executive
Yukari Santo
Game Show Contestant
Greg Watanabe
Studio Executive
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