Kiss My Act (2001) (TV)

Director:

Duane Clark

Writer (WGA):

Kevin Hench (written by)

Release Date:

23 April 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

She's the woman behind the woman behind the microphone.

Plot:

A modern retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story among stand-up comics, with a bartender helping her much better-looking friend seem smart.

Plot Keywords:

Comedy Club | New York | Cyrano De Bergerac Retelling | Based On Play

Cast

Camryn Manheim	...	Samantha 'Sam' Berger
Scott Cohen	...	Michael True
Alexondra Lee	...	Jennie
John Catucci	...	Comedy Club Host
Christopher Shyer	...	Tommy
Wayne Federman
Fred Stoller
Phyllis Diller	...	Herself
Pablo Francisco
Heath Hyche
Marlee Matlin	...	Casey
Emanuel Arruda	...	Alan Stern, Talent Agent
Dabney Coleman	...	Henry
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Boyd Banks	...	Stand-Up Comic
Maggie Cassella	...	Stand-Up Comic
Neil Crone	...	Joke Exchange M.C.
Louis Di Bianco	...	Vince
Dan Duran	...	Storm Hale
Eric Fink	...	Bar Heckler
Arlene Frattini	...	Woman on Bus
Sandra Grant	...	Lamaze Instructor
Sandra P. Grant	...	Lamaze Instructor (as Sandra Grant)
Patrick King	...	Skateboarder on bus
Wade McElwain	...	Wade
Teresa Pavlinek	...	Stand up Comedian
Kenny Robinson	...	Kenny
Ken A. Smith	...	Homeless Man
Morgan Smith
Robert Tinkler	...	Greg Slater
Vanessa Vaughan	...	Woman Singing
Ted Whittall	...	Doctor
Mike Wilmot	...	Yuke M.C.

Also Known As:

The Last Laugh (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

Germany:86 min | USA:95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | American Sign Language

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:L | Germany:6

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Berger Queen Productions

Trivia:

Like she does in the film, in real life Camryn Manheim once worked as a sign language interpreter at hospital delivery rooms; communicating with, and translating for the deaf.

Quotes:

Comedian: I can't believe they're making another Friday the 13th sequel. These kids are so easy to kill you could strangle one with a cordless phone.

Movie Connections:

References All About Eve (1950)

Warm and wonderfully romantic!

I had heard a great deal about this movie, and was eagerly anticipating it. I was not disappointed.

The movie was a very clever update of the Cyrano de Bergerac story, with the roles reversed; Camryn Manheim plays "Cyrano" (Samantha Berger) and Scott Cohen plays "Roxanne" (Michael True).

I very much enjoyed Ms. Manheim's performance in this movie. She really brought to life those feelings many single women have while sitting alone at home on a Saturday night. I enjoyed her comedic delivery as well -- it was right on the mark. As for Scott Cohen -- he was perfect as Michael. From his first entrance into the comedy club till the final scene, he exuded charm and grace and was every inch a romantic leading man. His is a very expressive face, and there were moments in this movie where the intensity and caring expressions he showed caused my overly-romantic heart to beat a little faster. This man is truly gifted. The chemistry between these two actors was sizzling... it practically jumped off the tv screen!

For those who enjoy a good romance, I highly recommend this movie. As has been mentioned in another review, I hope ABC will release it on video or DVD so those who missed it will get a chance to see it.