Back in the mid-1970s, Robert Altman planned a film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's 'Breakfast of Champions,' exploring American society's brutal nature through two uniquely troubled characters.
Dwayne Hoover, a seemingly successful car dealer, is on the verge of a breakdown, while Kilgore Trout, an unknown sci-fi author, unexpectedly finds honor at a local arts festival. This juxtaposition encapsulates the absurdity and complexity of Vonnegut's narrative.
The ambitious task of adapting Vonnegut's complex novel fell to Alan Rudolph, a trusted collaborator of Altman. Their casting ideas included notable actors like Peter Falk and Alice Cooper, but the film ultimately remained unproduced.
The film was never made, joining the ranks of Altman's legendary 'what if' projects, lamented by cinema enthusiasts. It reflects the challenges of translating unique literary works into mainstream films.
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