The Court Jester
Synopsis
Unfolding during a 2004 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, fitness trainer Richard Simmons makes an appearance. Amid the chaos and liveliness of the behind-the-scenes, Richard encounters David, an overlooked and underappreciated segment producer struggling with self-esteem. In a serendipitous twist, Richard sees beyond David's invisibility, offering his unique brand of honest, uplifting kindness.
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The Court Jester | Official Teaser | Pauly Shore is Richard Simmons
Type: Teaser • Published 2024-01-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jake Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jake Lewis
- Original Score
- Eric Scullin, Jake Lewis
- Original Title
- The Court Jester
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Blue Eyed Jack Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jake Lewis
Jake Lewis
Eric Scullin, Jake Lewis
Jenna Socha
Mark Waldman, Max Ostroff, Alen Stubbs, Ehron Asher, Steven T.S. Salisbury
Department Leadership Roster
Alen Stubbs
Producer
Alen Stubbs
Production Design
Ehron Asher
Producer
Jake Lewis
Director
Jake Lewis
Writer
Steven T.S. Salisbury
Producer
Jenna Socha
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Court Jester
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What is The Court Jester about?
Unfolding during a 2004 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, fitness trainer Richard Simmons makes an appearance. Amid the chaos and liveliness of the behind-the-scenes, Richard encounters David, an overlooked and underappreciated segment producer struggling with self-esteem. In a serendipitous twist, Richard sees beyond David's invisibility, offering his unique brand of honest, uplifting kindness.
Who directed The Court Jester?
The Court Jester was directed by Jake Lewis.
Who stars in The Court Jester?
The principal cast of The Court Jester includes Pauly Shore, Jesse Heiman, Tamra Brown, Ronan Arthur, Benji Aflalo.
When was The Court Jester released and how long is it?
The Court Jester was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Court Jester?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Court Jester was composed by Eric Scullin, Jake Lewis.