The Return of Bruno (1987) (TV)

Director:

James Yukich

Writers:

Paul Flattery
Kenny Solms (head writer)
(more)

Release Date:

7 February 1987 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Music

Tagline:

A Hilarious Rock Comedy

Plot:

A "documentary" about the major influence that a '60s rock singer named Bruno has had on rock music, as attested to by such rock legends as Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson and the Bee Gees, among others. |

Plot Keywords:

Rock Music | Musician | Spoof | Independent Film | Character Name In Title

Cast

Bruce Willis	...	Bruno Radolini
Michael J. Fox	...	Himself
Elton John	...	Himself
Bill Graham	...	Himself
Dick Clark	...	Himself
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Joan Baez	...	Herself
Jon Bon Jovi	...	Himself
Phil Collins	...	Himself
Ronnie Cook	...	John Lennon
Clive Davis	...	Himself
Henry Diltz	...	Himself
Barry Gibb	...	Himself
Maurice Gibb	...	Himself
Robin Gibb	...	Himself
Tommy Goodwin	...	Saxophone Player
Wolfman Jack	...	Himself
Chip Monck	...	Himself
Graham Nash	...	Himself
Grace Slick	...	Herself
Paul Stanley	...	Himself
Ringo Starr	...	Himself
Stephen Stills	...	Himself
Victory Tischler-Blue		(as Vicki Blue)
Brian Wilson	...	Himself

Directed by
James Yukich

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Bruce DiMattia
Paul Flattery
Kenny Solms		head writer

Produced by
Paul Flattery	....	producer
Kenny Solms	....	producer

Film Editing by
Jerry Behrens		(1988)

Costume Design by
Fiona Spence

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Philip Marcus	....	second unit director

Camera and Electrical Department
Paul Luther Jackson	....	second assistant camera (as Paul Jackson)
Philip Marcus	....	director of photography: second unit
Luc G. Nicknair	....	first assistant camera: second unit
Lee Rose	....	lighting designer

Music Department
Bruce DiMattia	....	musician (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Hudson Hawk Films Ltd.
• Split Screen Inc.

Distributors

• Home Box Office (HBO) (original airing)

Runtime:

56 min | Japan:55 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Hudson Hawk Films Ltd.

Trivia:

Bruce Willis "lip-synced" the harmonica in the Peter Gunn performance in the section showing Bruno with his band, "Bruno and The Bassment", a band with six bass players. The harmonica was actually played by Willis' friend, Bruce DiMattia. In fact, DiMattia played all of the harmonica heard throughout the dramatic part of the movie with Willis doing his own harmonica work only during the live concert at the end of the show.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Bad Movie Beatdown: Hudson Hawk (#2.29)" (2010)

ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS...BRUCE IS A GENIUS

I have seen this and it is great, Bruce is a genius. It kept me laughing all the way through. I absolutely love Bruce Willis and this is one of my favorites. If you have never seen it...I recommend renting or purchasing it and have a laugh riot.