Funny People
Synopsis
What would you do if you were walking along the street and a cute little lady rushed up to you and gave you a smashing kiss, as if you’d known each other for years? And how does one remain cool as a cucumber when you’re busy with an important audition and the chair you are sitting on gets hotter and hotter until you have to jump up in discomfort to save your behind?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamie Uys, Kobus Kruger
- Screenplay & Story
- Jamie Uys
- Original Title
- Funny People
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Mimosa Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamie Uys, Kobus Kruger
Jamie Uys
Jamie Uys
Department Leadership Roster
Jamie Uys
Writer
Jamie Uys
Director
Kobus Kruger
Director
Jamie Uys
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Funny People
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What is Funny People about?
What would you do if you were walking along the street and a cute little lady rushed up to you and gave you a smashing kiss, as if you’d known each other for years? And how does one remain cool as a cucumber when you’re busy with an important audition and the chair you are sitting on gets hotter and hotter until you have to jump up in discomfort to save your behind?
Who directed Funny People?
Funny People was directed by Jamie Uys, Kobus Kruger.
Who stars in Funny People?
The principal cast of Funny People includes Joe Stewardson, Jamie Uys, Bill Brewer.
When was Funny People released and how long is it?
Funny People was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Funny People?
Funny People holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).