Trivia: The costs to obtain the rights to the soundtrack of Clerks was approximately $27,000, which is higher than the entire production cost of the film - $26,800.
Trivia: For some time after the film, there were rumors that director Kevin Smith and co-star Jeff Anderson (Randal) had a falling-out, as Anderson did not appear in another Smith film until "Dogma." Smith and Anderson later confirmed that while they did have a brief disagreement (Anderson wanted to hold out for more money or a contract from Miramax when the film was sold, causing some brief issues), it was blown out of proportion by the perception of others.
Continuity mistake: Dante gets fined for selling the 4 year old girl cigarettes at 4 o'clock. The girl was sold the cigarettes much before even 2 o'clock, before the store was closed for hockey on the roof.
[Randal reads a newspaper while a customer studies two rental choices.] Customer: They say so much, but they never tell you if it's any good. [Randal continues reading, not even acknowledging her.] Customer: Are either of these any good? [Randal continues to read.] Customer: Sir! Randal: What? Customer: Are either of these any good? Randal: I don't watch movies. Customer: Well, have you heard anything about either of them? Randal: No. Customer: You've never heard anybody say anything about either movie? Randal: I find it's best to stay out of other people's affairs. [The customer turns around, then turns back with the same two movies.] Customer: Well, how about these two movies? [Randal still never looks up.] Randal: They suck! Customer: I just held up the same two movies. You're not even paying attention. Randal: No, I wasn't. Customer: I don't think your manager would appreciate... Randal: I don't appreciate your ruse, ma'am. Customer: I beg your pardon? Randal: Your ruse. Your cunning attempt to trick me. Customer: I only pointed out that you weren't paying any attention to what I was saying. Randal: I hope it feels good. Customer: You hope what feels good? Randal: I hope it feels so good to be right. There is nothing more exhilarating than pointing out the shortcomings of others, is there? Customer: Well this is the last time I ever rent here... Randal: You'll be missed. Customer: Screw you! [The customer storms out. Randal runs out into the street.] Randal: Hey you're not allowed to rent here anymore! Jay: Yeah!
Answer:I think it's a combination of both of those. He's played by Walt Flanagan, who also plays three other characters in the movie. Flanagan was a friend of Kevin Smith who filled in for several roles. He's definitely playing the part a little hammy... but I also think some of his reactions are a little off because it was (obviously) his first film, and he was inexperienced. (Though to be fair, he appeared in similar small roles in several other Smith films, and his acting improved over time).
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Answer: I think it's a combination of both of those. He's played by Walt Flanagan, who also plays three other characters in the movie. Flanagan was a friend of Kevin Smith who filled in for several roles. He's definitely playing the part a little hammy... but I also think some of his reactions are a little off because it was (obviously) his first film, and he was inexperienced. (Though to be fair, he appeared in similar small roles in several other Smith films, and his acting improved over time).
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