Brother Theodore (2007)

Director:

Jeff Sumerel

Writer:

Jeff Sumerel (writer)

Release Date:

9 September 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

He is considered to be one of the most significant links in the history of comedy, admired by such people as Eric Bogosian and Woody Allen...

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Woody Allen	...	Himself
Len Belzer	...	Himself
Eric Bogosian	...	Himself
Dick Cavett	...	Himself
Oliver Clark	...	Himself
Bob Claster	...	Himself
Joe Dante	...	Himself
Harlan Ellison	...	Himself
Henry Gibson	...	Himself
Henry Jaglom	...	Himself
Penn Jillette	...	Himself
Robert Morton	...	Himself
Tom Schiller	...	Himself
Mark Shulman	...	Himself
Brother Theodore	...	Himself

Also Known As:

To My Great Chagrin (USA) (copyright title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color | Black and White

Company:

Spontaneous Productions

A brilliant film about a brilliant man

This is a brilliant film about a brilliant man, one Theodore Gottleib, also known for a time as "Brother Theodore." Sumerel has accomplished the impossible, in weaving a mesmerizing tale out of not much surviving footage. Even if you'd never heard of Theodore, you'd find it a riveting profile. And if you're fortunate enough to have either seen him perform, or be exposed to his peculiar genius, you'll learn a great deal about his amazing life. This film, now known as "To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Life of Brother Theodore," should be given a much wider audience. In the meantime, do whatever you must to see it. You'll make the acquaintance of a unique individual whom you'll never forget.