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Mr. Saturday Night
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Mr. Saturday Night (1992) -- Open-ended Trailer from Columbia
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Overview

User Rating:
5.6/10   2,377 votes
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Director:
Billy Crystal
Writers (WGA):
Billy Crystal (written by) and
Lowell Ganz (written by) ...
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Contact:
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Release Date:
23 September 1992 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
It's lonely at the middle.
Plot:
Buddy Young was the comic's comic, beloved by everyone. Now, playing to miniscule crowds in nursing homes... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 nominations more
User Comments:
Fantastic Movie! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Billy Crystal ... Buddy Young, Jr.

David Paymer ... Stan

Julie Warner ... Elaine

Helen Hunt ... Annie Wells

Mary Mara ... Susan

Jerry Orbach ... Phil Gussman

Ron Silver ... Larry Meyerson
Sage Allen ... Mom

Jason Marsden ... Buddy, age 15

Michael Weiner ... Stan, age 18
Larry Gelman ... Mr. Gimbel
Kay Freeman ... Mrs. Gimbel
Howard Mann ... Stage manager
Julius Branca ... Stage manager
Liz Georges ... Script girl
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Additional Details

Runtime:
119 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Certification:
Singapore:PG | Iceland:L | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Australia:M | Germany:6 (f) | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #32002)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
There is one scene where Buddy Young, Jr. is watching "Your Show of Show" starring Sid Caesar and wincing. Ironically, Billy Crystal has cited Sid Caesar for his reason wanting to get into comedy. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: Stan explains that rating for Buddy's Saturday night TV show are sliding because the show is opposite Davy Crockett, a serial that actually ran midweek for three weeks on a TV's Disneyland show. more
Quotes:
Buddy Young, Jr.: Who do you have to screw to get a vodka?
Sidney: Me.
Buddy Young, Jr.: Make it a ginger ale.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Seinfeld: The Movie (#4.14)" (1993) more

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1 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
Fantastic Movie!, 24 July 2005
9/10
Author: pulipaka_as from Michigan, United States

Supported by equally laudable performances by David Paymer, Julie Warner, and Helen Hunt, Billy Crystal throws light on the life of an untiring and genius comedian who cares for nothing but entertaining his audience.

This movie is a gripping and entertaining drama that is a must-see for anyone who would like to peek into the mind of a comedian/entertainer. Billy Crystal's excellent direction and action showcase his bottomless talent via his unforgettable portrayal of Buddy Young Jr. Go ahead and add another movie to your list of memorable movies after watching this movie.

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