Freak (TV 1998)

John Leguizamo's semi-falsified, one-man stand-up performance as...himself. This is his autobiographical story, about his life growing up, and his journey to try to be accepted by his ... See full summary »

Director:

Spike Lee

Writers:

David Bar Katz, John Leguizamo

Stars:

John Leguizamo

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
John Leguizamo	...	Himself

Storyline

John Leguizamo's semi-falsified, one-man stand-up performance as...himself. This is his autobiographical story, about his life growing up, and his journey to try to be accepted by his father. We see this story through a bizarre myriad of characters and situations, which include the eccentric Uncle Sandy, the Fat Boy Called Bitch (John's little brother, Poochie), his mom, his evil grandmothers, and Lee Stratsberg, not to mention a brief appearance by Cantinflas as God.

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Plot Keywords:

autobiographical | stage show | joke | satire | sex | 

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Genres:

Biography | Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 October 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Freak: A Semi-Demi-Quasi-Autobiographical Comedy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lower East Side Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original Broadway production of "Freak" by John Leguizamo opened at the Cort Theater in New York on February 12, 1998, ran for 144 performances and was nominated for the 1998 Tony Award for the Best Play. John Leguizamo recreated his solo act in this filmed production and was nominated for the 1998 Tony Award for the Best Actor.

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Quotes

John Leguizamo: Once upon a time... there was a Little Red Riding Hood... and she went into the woods... and she got a Greencard. And she lived happily ever after, now shut the fuck up and go to sleep!

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Crazy Credits

As our lawyers wish us to put it, the characters and incidents portrayed in this photoplay are entirely fictional.

User Reviews

unbelievable talent

I just happened to come across this one-man-show on HBO, and I was hit in the face with true talent for the performing arts. John Leguizamo provided me with a fresh of breath air from today's Lindsey Lohans and the uncreative, less-than-quality shows and movies in cinema (and staged shows for that matter). He let me know that there is more to show business for an actor than choosing the right parts and getting lucky with a hit movie (granted, that may be part of it). For the main part, though, it is the skills needed to entertain, acquired through practice and hard work. I don't think I would be able to watch another standup for the length of this show. This show should stand as the epitome of great, contemporary Broadway.