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What the Funny

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  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 54m
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What the Funny (2008)
Max is the owner a struggling comedy-theatre in Seattle.  In an attempt at publicity, he invites a documentary film crew for a behind-the-scenes look as they prepare their next show.  However, his plans are derailed by a murder on the theatre steps.
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A mockumentary between 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'The Office', 'What the Funny' is the story of 'Max', long-suffering owner of a struggling comedy-theatre in Seattle. The theatre company str... Read allA mockumentary between 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'The Office', 'What the Funny' is the story of 'Max', long-suffering owner of a struggling comedy-theatre in Seattle. The theatre company struggles through the final weeks of preparation for their next show, and the only thing stan... Read allA mockumentary between 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'The Office', 'What the Funny' is the story of 'Max', long-suffering owner of a struggling comedy-theatre in Seattle. The theatre company struggles through the final weeks of preparation for their next show, and the only thing standing in their way is money, talent, ego, and the occasional murder. This collaboration of ... Read all

  • Director
    • Lynn Shelton
  • Writers
    • Wayne Rawley
    • Barbara Klansnic
    • Scot Augustson
  • Stars
    • Erica Atnip
    • Annette Auger
    • Maggie Brothers
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    7.8/10
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    • Director
      • Lynn Shelton
    • Writers
      • Wayne Rawley
      • Barbara Klansnic
      • Scot Augustson
    • Stars
      • Erica Atnip
      • Annette Auger
      • Maggie Brothers
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Erica Atnip
    • Stand Up Comedian #1
    Annette Auger
    • Randy
    Maggie Brothers
    • Stand Up Comedian #3
    Gavin Cummins
    Gavin Cummins
    • Patrick
    Alycia Delmore
    Alycia Delmore
    • Sarah
    Angela DiMarco
    Angela DiMarco
    • Nicole
    David S. Hogan
    David S. Hogan
    • Bennekin
    Tracy Hyland
    • Stand Up Comedian #5
    • (as Tracy Repep)
    Megan Kegal
    • Stand Up Comedian #2
    Darragh Kennan
    Darragh Kennan
    • Max
    Shannon Kipp
    Shannon Kipp
    • Beverlia
    Samantha Klapp
    • Stand Up Comedian #6
    Charlie Lachow
    • Little Olivier
    Richard Lefebvre
    • Bisbee
    Jennifer Maas
    • Assistant Detective
    Jeanette Maus
    Jeanette Maus
    • Jane
    Katrina Morgan
    • Stand Up Comedian #7
    Peter Dylan O'Connor
    • Olivier
    • Director
      • Lynn Shelton
    • Writers
      • Wayne Rawley
      • Barbara Klansnic
      • Scot Augustson
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    • Release date
      • January 1, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Seattle, Washington, USA
    • Production company
      • Caution Zero Network
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      • $85,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 54 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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