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Peter Chelsom (writer)
Peter Flannery (writer)
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Release Date:
31 March 1995 (USA) more
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Plot:
Tommy Fawkes wants to be a successful comedian but his Las Vegas debut is a failure. He goes back to Blackpool... more | add synopsis
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8 wins more
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Artfully filmed, beautifully acted dark comedy... more (52 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Oliver Platt ... Tommy Fawkes

Jerry Lewis ... George Fawkes

Lee Evans ... Jack Parker
Leslie Caron ... Katie Parker
Richard Griffiths ... Jim Minty
Sadie Corre ... Poodle Woman

Oliver Reed ... Dolly Hopkins
George Carl ... Thomas Parker
Freddie Davies ... Bruno Parker

Ian McNeice ... Stanley Sharkey
Christopher Greet ... Lawrence Berger
Peter Gunn ... Nicky
Gavin Millar ... Steve Campbell

William Hootkins ... Al
Terence Rigby ... Billy Man
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MPAA:
Rated R for some language and a scene of tragic violence.
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128 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
First full length cinema film of Lee Evans more
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Crew or equipment visible: During the final scene, while the camera is showing the police at the base of the pole, a spotlight is throwing a very clear shadow of the camera, complete with 'rubber ducky' antenna on the actors. more
Quotes:
Stanley Sharkey: It's all getting very French. And I don't like it. more
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Featured in "Zomergasten: (#11.4)" (1998) more

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Artfully filmed, beautifully acted dark comedy..., 13 August 1999
Author: Heather Magee from Virginia

Although mostly overlooked at the time of release, this is undoubtedly one of the best films of the 90's. Elegantly surreal, Funny Bones is filled with wonderful visuals and a timeless quality.

At the center of this story stands Tommy Fawkes, a reluctant young comedian struggling in his famous father's (Jerry Lewis) shadow. Fawkes is masterfully portrayed by Oliver Platt, an incredibly talented actor who is often placed in supporting roles. Adept at all roles, it's always refreshing to find him as our lead. Platt has a particular gift for portraying the edgy hero, reminiscent of Karl Malden at his best. Somehow, he manages to make Tommy dark, yet uncomplicated.

In contrast, we have Jack Parker--seemingly the simplest of characters, he is the darkest and most complicated of all. This offered many of us our first glimpse of Lee Evans, a brilliant young UK actor/comedian with an astonishing penchant for physical comedy. His energy alone is enough to leave the viewer completely awestruck. If Fate is kind, we should have the good fortune of seeing a great deal more of him.

As for the rest of this stellar cast, Leslie Caron is charming as ever, George Carl and Freddie Davies are pure energy, and Jerry Lewis is, well, Jerry Lewis (there is no higher compliment I can pay him).

Essentially, this film is a requisite for anyone who enjoys surreal, dark comedy with a philosophical edge and an often slapstick pace.

"The dark moon, she pulls the tides also." --Thomas Parker (Freddie Davies)

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