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This 1993 film follows Phil Collins (Bill Murray), a weather man who is sent reluctantly to cover a story about a Groundhog who's actions are supposed to predict the weather. Along with his co-workers Rita (Andie MacDowell) and Larry (Chris Elliott) they head off to Punxsutawney to investigate.

This is the fourth year Phil has been given the story, and makes no effort to hide his hatred for the creature, as well as the story.

On awaking the day after the celebrations he soon discovers that it's Groundhog Day again, and the following day is Groundhog Day again, and again, and again.

First he uses the repetitive nature of time to his advantage, then comes the realisation that he is doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the same hated place, seeing the same hated people and doing the same hated thing every day.

Keywords:

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Family, Classic, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1993) (USA) (5 Star)

Cast:

Bill Murray	.... Phil Connors
Andie MacDowell	.... Rita
Chris Elliott	.... Larry
Stephen Tobolowsky	.... Ned Ryerson
Brian Doyle-Murray	.... Buster Green
Marita Geraghty	.... Nancy Taylor

Supporting Cast:

Angela Paton	.... Mrs. Lancaster
Rick Ducommun	.... Gus
Rick Overton	.... Ralph
Robin Duke	.... Doris the Waitress
Carol Bivins	.... Anchorwoman
Willie Garson	.... Kenny
Ken Hudson Campbell	.... Man in Hallway
Les Podewell	.... Old Man
Rod Sell	.... Groundhog Official

Directors:

Harold Ramis

Writers:

Danny Rubin

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