Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
“Hey − don’t worry, don’t be afraid, ever, because, this is just a ride…”
Synopsis
Short documentary / tribute to the late, truly great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks, included as an extra in several box sets. Bill Hicks passed away in 1994, taken tragically young aged only 32. His legend and reputation, however, continue to grow. "It's Just a Ride" is a celebration of his life and work, featuring numerous clips of Bill's many recorded stand-up performances, along with trbutes from Sean Hughes, Eric Bogosian, David Letterman and Eddie Izzard, amongst others.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Edwards
- Original Title
- Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- Tiger Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Edwards
Elaine Bedell, Charles Brand, Rupert Edwards, Sarah Teale
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Rupert Edwards
Director
Rupert Edwards
Producer
Sarah Teale
Producer
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William Melvin Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian and satirist. His material—encompassing a wide range of social issues including religion, politics, and philosophy—was controversial and often steeped in dark comedy. At the age of 16, Hicks began performing at the Comedy Workshop in Houston, Texas. During the 1980s, he toured the U.S. extensively and made a number of high-profile television appearances, but he amassed a significant fan base in the UK, filling large venues during his 1991 tour. He also achieved some recognition as a guitarist and songwriter. Hicks died of pancreatic cancer on February 26, 1994, at the age of 32. In subsequent years, his work gained significant acclaim in creative circles—particularly after a series of posthumous album releases—and he developed a substantial cult following. In 2007, he was number six on Channel 4's list of the "100 Greatest Stand-Up Comics", and rose to No. 4 on the 2010 list. In 2017, Rolling Stone ranked him number 13 on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.
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What is Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride about?
Short documentary / tribute to the late, truly great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks, included as an extra in several box sets. Bill Hicks passed away in 1994, taken tragically young aged only 32. His legend and reputation, however, continue to grow. "It's Just a Ride" is a celebration of his life and work, featuring numerous clips of Bill's many recorded stand-up performances, along with trbutes from Sean Hughes, Eric Bogosian, David Letterman and Eddie Izzard, amongst others.
Who directed Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride?
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride was directed by Rupert Edwards.
Who stars in Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride?
The principal cast of Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride includes Bill Hicks, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Sean Hughes, Eric Bogosian.
When was Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride released and how long is it?
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 41m.