Comedian (film)
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Movie poster for Comedian |
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Directed by | Christian Charles |
Produced by | Gary Streiner |
Starring | Jerry Seinfeld Orny Adams |
Music by | Antonio Carlos Jobim |
Distributed by | Miramax Films |
Release date(s) | October 11, 2002 |
Running time | 82 min. |
Language | English |
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Comedian is a 2002 documentary focusing on Jerry Seinfeld that explores the other side of stand-up comedy; that is, the preparation, politics, nerves, creativity, and so on. The film also features an up-and-coming comic named Orny Adams as he struggles to make it in show business. Many other recognizable humorists also make at least a cameo: Colin Quinn, Jim Norton, Ray Romano, Godfrey, Chris Rock, Jay Leno, and Bill Cosby are just a few.
The film was theatrically released in the United States on October 11, 2002 and grossed about $2.8 million domestically.[1] The documentary is rated R for language.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Comedian at the Internet Movie Database
- Comedian on Box Office Mojo
- Official website
- Movie trailer at Apple.com, features voice actor Hal Douglas