The Compleat Al
“The amazing and almost-true life story of a rock and roll legend!”
Synopsis
Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic. In retelling his life story, the film includes eight "Weird Al" music video classics: "Ricky", "I Love Rocky Road", the award-winning "Eat It", "I Lost on Jeopardy", "This Is the Life", "Like a Surgeon", "One More Minute", and "Dare to Be Stupid"!
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The Compleat Al
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-05
Top Cast
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'Weird Al' Yankovic
Self
Barry Hansen
Self (Dr. Demento)
Dick Clark
Self
Art Fleming
Self / "Jeopardy!" Host
Don Pardo
Self / "Jeopardy!" Announcer
Greg Kihn
Self / Man in Convertible
Wally Burns
Mr. Cafarella
Tress MacNeille
Francine / Lucy Ricardo
Frank Collison
Look-A-Like Salesman
Steve Jay
Self / Various
Jon Schwartz
Self / Various
Jim West
Self / Various
Mary Yankovic
Self
Nick Yankovic
Self
Steve Cropper
Self
Bill Martin
Narrator (voice)
Billy Selby
Mr. Nordquist
Jane Campbell
Mrs. Weidenbaum
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert K. Weiss, Jay Levey
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert K. Weiss, Jay Levey, Hamilton Cloud, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
- Original Score
- Derek Nakamoto, Pat Regan
- Original Title
- The Compleat Al
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- CBS Music Video (CMV) Enterprises, Imaginary Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert K. Weiss, Jay Levey
Robert K. Weiss, Jay Levey, Hamilton Cloud, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Derek Nakamoto, Pat Regan
David Lewis
Bruce Austin, John Carroll, Kurt Tiegs
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Austin
Editor
John Carroll
Editor
Kurt Tiegs
Editor
Robert K. Weiss
Director
Jay Levey
Director
Robert K. Weiss
Writer
Jay Levey
Writer
Hamilton Cloud
Writer
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Writer
David Lewis
Director of Photography
Derek Nakamoto
Original Music Composer
Pat Regan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Compleat Al about?
Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic. In retelling his life story, the film includes eight "Weird Al" music video classics: "Ricky", "I Love Rocky Road", the award-winning "Eat It", "I Lost on Jeopardy", "This Is the Life", "Like a Surgeon", "One More Minute", and "Dare to Be Stupid"!
Who directed The Compleat Al?
The Compleat Al was directed by Robert K. Weiss, Jay Levey.
Who stars in The Compleat Al?
The principal cast of The Compleat Al includes 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Barry Hansen, Dick Clark, Art Fleming, Don Pardo.
When was The Compleat Al released and how long is it?
The Compleat Al was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Compleat Al?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Compleat Al was composed by Derek Nakamoto, Pat Regan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Compleat Al?
The Compleat Al holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).