The Aristocrats
“No nudity. No violence. Unspeakable obscenity.”
Synopsis
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
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The Aristocrats Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-14
Top Cast
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Jason Alexander
Self
Chris Albrecht
Self - HBO Chairman / CEO
Hank Azaria
Self
Shelley Berman
Self
Steven Gary Banks
Billy the Mime (as Billy the Mime)
Lewis Black
Self
Mario Cantone
Self
George Carlin
Self
Drew Carey
Self
Mark Cohen
Self
Scott Thompson
Self
Billy Connolly
Self
Hugh Hefner
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jimmy Kimmel
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Paul Provenza
Self (uncredited)
Rob Schneider
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Pat Cooper
Self
Wayne Cotter
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 29, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Provenza, Penn Jillette
- Original Score
- Gary Stockdale
- Original Title
- The Aristocrats
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Mighty Cheese Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Provenza, Penn Jillette
Gary Stockdale
Emery Emery, Paul Provenza
Paul Provenza, Peter Adam Golden, Glenn S. Alai, Penn Jillette, Ken Krasher Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Adam Golden
Producer
Glenn S. Alai
Producer
Emery Emery
Editor
Paul Provenza
Editor
Ken Krasher Lewis
Producer
Paul Provenza
Director
Michael Lynn
Producer
Gary Stockdale
Original Music Composer
Penn Jillette
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Aristocrats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Aristocrats about?
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
Who directed The Aristocrats?
The Aristocrats was directed by Paul Provenza, Penn Jillette.
Who stars in The Aristocrats?
The principal cast of The Aristocrats includes Jason Alexander, Chris Albrecht, Hank Azaria, Shelley Berman, Steven Gary Banks.
When was The Aristocrats released and how long is it?
The Aristocrats was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Aristocrats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Aristocrats was composed by Gary Stockdale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Aristocrats?
The Aristocrats holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).