The Jimmy Show (2001)

A failed New Jersey inventor embarks on a career as a standup comic, turns to drink, and labors to keep his family together.

Director:

Frank Whaley

Writers:

Jonathan Marc Sherman (play), Frank Whaley

Stars:

Frank Whaley, Carla Gugino, Ethan Hawke

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Frank Whaley	...	Jimmy O'Brien
Carla Gugino	...	Annie
Ethan Hawke	...	Ray
Lynn Cohen	...	Ruth
Jillian Stacom	...	Wendy
Spelman M. Beaubrun	...	Claude
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Mark Birch	...	Track Coach
Jefferson Breland	...	Man in Club
Heather Bucha	...	Hostess
Seth Buchwald	...	Hippie
Frankie Dellarosa	...	Jersey Guy
George Demas	...	Man in Club
John Elsen	...	Tony
Mitchell Greenberg	...	Dr. Schull
Laura Jordan	...	Jersey Girl

Storyline

Jimmy O'Brien works in the stockroom of a grocery store, where he is reminded of his powerlessness by his boss. Only his love for his wife offers him comfort, but their obligations to his invalid grandmother and a new baby stifle their dreams. It is not until open-mike night at the local comedy club that he allows himself to do what he needs to do: run off at the mouth.

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Plot Keywords:

based on play | character name in title

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 January 2002 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$703 (USA) (13 December 2002)

Gross:

$703 (USA) (13 December 2002)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Next Wednesday Productions, Stonelock Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When his grandmother (Ruth) is in the chair dead, you can still see her breathing.

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Quotes

Jimmy: Why do I talk about it, why don't I do it?

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Connections

Featured in The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004)

User Reviews

Depressing and totally pointless film.

I kept waiting around for something redeeming to happen - it doesn't. As far as I could see, this was a totally pointless movie about a loser who never learns anything about himself. He is a self centered, self pitying person who never "gets it" - i.e., he is the problem. It makes me wonder

• Who would put up money to make a movie

like this? This was so bad!!!