Martin and Lewis (TV 2002)

The story of the 10-year rocky relationship between Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

Director:

John Gray

Writers:

John Gray, Arthur Marx (book)

Stars:

Sean Hayes, Jeremy Northam, Paula Cale

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Hayes	...	Jerry Lewis
Jeremy Northam	...	Dean Martin
Paula Cale	...	Betty Martin
Sarah Manninen	...	Patti Lewis
Kate Levering	...	Jeanne Martin
Scott McCord	...	Abby Greshler
Steve Brinder	...	Danny Lewis
Rhona Shekter	...	Rae Lewis
Conrad Dunn	...	Lou Perry
Bill Lake	...	Hal Wallis
Tony Nappo	...	Jimmy Napoli
David Eisner	...	Lew Wasserman
Aron Tager	...	Max Coleman
Robert Morelli	...	Skinny D'Amato
Markus Parilo	...	Irwin Woolfe

Storyline

Even at the start of his singing career, Dean Martin is an impressive gentleman, big, tall, handsome, exquisitely dressed, fitting his nightingale voice and naturally classy appeal, even though his womanizing costs him enough in alimony to declare bankruptcy. Jerry Lewis on the other hand is an unsightly schmuck, whose buffoon version of stand-up comedy is an agent's nightmare. When he accepts playing MC in a show with Dean, he tries interacting with him, and they hit gold judging by the audience's reactions. Initially Dean wants to walk off and stay a solo act, but success as a duo is irresistible, and they rocket together, even in Hollywood. However in time they fall out of friendship as their characters and lifestyle clash, and Dean still dreams of solo success.

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Plot Keywords:

1940s | 1950s | based on book | character name in title

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Taglines:

Every end has a beginning.

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Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

CBS

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 November 2002 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Verdadeira História de Martin e Lewis

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sony Pictures Television, St. Amos Productions, Storyline Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Dean and Jerry are driving through Hollywood for the first time, there is a crew member/cameraman clearly sitting on the the hood of the car, or where the hood would be.

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Connections

References Sailor Beware (1952)

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Soundtracks

"That's Amore"
(uncredited)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Jack Brooks
Performed by Jeremy Northam during a re-enactment of the Colgate Comedy Hour

User Reviews

Pretty interesting

If you liked Martin and Lewis movies, then you'll like this movie. It tells of the rocky history that may not have known about these two. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw it. Even though it was a made for TV movie, You'll still like it. I would even watch it again.