The Comedian (2016)

A look at the life of an aging insult comic named Jack Burke.

Director:

Taylor Hackford

Writers:

Art Linson (screenplay by), Jeffrey Ross (screenplay by) (as Jeff Ross)

Stars:

Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert De Niro	...	Jackie Burke
Leslie Mann	...	Harmony Schiltz
Harvey Keitel	...	Mac Schiltz
Edie Falco	...	Miller
Danny DeVito	...	James Berkowitz
Patti LuPone	...	Florie Berkowitz
Charles Grodin	...	Dick D'Angelo
Cloris Leachman	...	May Connor
Lucy DeVito	...	Brittany Berkowitz
Billy Crystal	...	Billy Crystal
Veronica Ferres	...	Karola
Lois Smith	...	Miriam
Marylouise Burke	...	Adele
Stewart Steinberg	...	Bernie
Tom Morrissey	...	Herman

Storyline

Jackie (Robert DeNiro) is a comic icon, attempting to reinvent himself despite his audience only wanting to know him as a television character he played earlier in his career. After accosting an audience member, Jackie is sentenced to community service where he meets Harmony Schiltz (Leslie Mann).

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Plot Keywords:

stand up comedy | lesbian daughter | has been | contempt of court | wedding reception | 

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Taglines:

nobody's a bargain

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for crude sexual references and language throughout

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the first and only movie in which Leslie Mann appeared with Charles Grodin.

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Goofs

When Jackie and Harmony go back to her place and he starts the routine with the bottle as a microphone, the bottle changes position in his hand for one shot, then back.

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Quotes

Jackie Burke: Once you can make a woman laugh then you can make her do anything, they say. I don't know if that's true.

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Connections

References Good Times (1974)

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Soundtracks

Making Poopie
Parody Lyrics by Lewis Friedman

User Reviews

Funny

It's not the most outstanding film I've seen but it's definitely funny.

I would say De Niro missed his calling as a stand-up comedian if it was not for the fact that he is such a great actor.

De Niro plays a stand up comic. He's one of those raunchy comedians that says a bunch of crazy insulting things and your not sure weather to laugh or to boo him but eventually he makes you laugh at it. De Niro literally had that routine down too. I totally believed the he started his career in the comedy Cellar before doing Mean Streets. It was a great acting performance.

Adding to the story, De Niro's character is a washed up sitcom actor trying his best not to live off the fame, but having no choice, especially when his agent, played by Edie Falco ,can only book conventions and where are they now shows.

It has a top notch cast with Danny DeVito, Harvey Keitel Leslie Mann and Cloris Leachman all being really funny. It's worth going to see just for a good laugh.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 February 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Comedian

Filming Locations:

Da Mikele Illagio, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,723, 11 December 2016

Gross USA:

$1,659,002

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,659,002

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinelou Films, Linson Entertainment, Anvil Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1