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Comedian (2002)

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Overview

Director:
Christian Charles
Release Date:
July 2003 (Norway) more
Genre:
Documentary more
Tagline:
If you loved 'Seinfeld', the same guy's in this. more
Plot:
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
A fun look at life as a stand-up comic (***) more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jerry Seinfeld ... Comedian
Greg Giraldo ... Comedian (as Greg Geraldo)
Sherrod Small ... Comedian
Jim Norton ... Comedian

Allan Havey ... Comedian
Colin Quinn ... Comedian
Cynthia Koury ... Comedian
Orny Adams ... Comedian
George Wallace ... Comedian
Robert Klein ... Comedian
T. Sean Shannon ... Comedian
Gary Greenberg ... Comedian
Shawn Seymour ... Comedian
Richard Spector ... Comedian
Michael Britt ... Comedian
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Anatomy of a Joke (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
82 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Film Geek (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Move On Up more

FAQ

Didn't this movie have a hilarious trailer?
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3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful:-
A fun look at life as a stand-up comic (***), 25 November 2002
Author: Ronin47 (samurai1978@aol.com) from Sacramento, CA.

I was never a big fan of "Seinfeld", though that had more to do with my natural opposition to sitcoms (laugh tracks make me cringe) than with the material in the show itself. So, by extension, I didn't think I was the biggest fan of Jerry Seinfeld himself either, but after seeing "Comedian", an intense and funny documentary about what it takes to make it in that profession, I have a newfound appreciation for him, as well as stand-up comics in general.

Stand-up comedy is one of those professions that a lot of people probably think anybody could get up there and do, but this movie proves otherwise. It's rough work entertaining people, especially in a live setting and when you're up there all by your lonesome.

The movie mainly focuses on Seinfeld as he gradually makes his comeback to the stand-up scene after years of absence, slowly compiling new material and testing it out on audiences. It's a brave format for a comedy film, because it's about HOW an act is perfected, and not just the perfect act itself. That means we're allowed to see what it looks like when jokes fall dead flat, because that is all a learning experience for a comic, no matter how long they've been doing it.

Several other comics, like Colin Quinn, Chris Rock, Garry Shandling, and George Wallace make brief appearances, and in a nice scene near the end, Seinfeld has a good conversation with one of his idols, a warm and encouraging Bill Cosby.

Also a big plus is the cool, New York atmosphere and the soundtrack, which features songs by artists as diverse as Charles Mingus, Al Green and Bob Dylan.

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