The Comedian (2016 film)
2016 American film
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- The Comedian is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by Taylor Hackford and written by Lewis Friedman, Richard LaGravenese, Art Linson, and Jeff Ross.
- The film had its world premiere at the AFI Fest on November 11, 2016, and was released by Sony Pictures Classics on December 9, 2016.
- Plot Jackie (Robert De Niro) is an aging comic icon, determined to reinvent himself after growing frustrated with audiences only wanting him to reenact jokes and scenes from a cult classic TV show he starred in decades earlier as a beloved main character.
- After punching out an audience member trying to film his routine, Jackie is sentenced to 30 days in jail.
- Cast Production At one point it was hoped that Martin Scorsese would direct the film.
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WikipediaThe Comedian is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by Taylor Hackford and written by Lewis Friedman, Richard LaGravenese, Art Linson, and Jeff Ross. The film stars Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Edie Falco, Veronica Ferres, Charles Grodin, Cloris Leachman, Patti LuPone, Greer Barnes and Harvey Keitel.
The film had its world premiere at the AFI Fest on November 11, 2016, and was released by Sony Pictures Classics on December 9, 2016. The film opened to negative reviews from critics.
Jackie (Robert De Niro) is an aging comic icon, determined to reinvent himself after growing frustrated with audiences only wanting him to reenact jokes and scenes from a cult classic TV show he starred in decades earlier as a beloved main character.
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