Bud and Lou
“Comedy Is No Laughing Matter”
Synopsis
An inaccuracy-riddled behind-the-scenes drama about the stormy partnership of the famed comedy team that came out of burlesque to conquer radio, movies and television.
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Bud And Lou Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-31
Top Cast
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Harvey Korman
Bud Abbott
Buddy Hackett
Lou Costello
Michele Lee
Anne Costello
Arte Johnson
Eddie Sherman
Robert Reed
Alan Randall
Donald Hotton
IRS Representative
Harvey Solin
Lester Markell
William Tregoe
Ted Collins
Danny Dayton
Gene Duffy
Art Eisner
Waiter
Tracy Morgan
Stripper #1
Judy Hanson
Stripper #2
Henry Brandon
Bernie
Edmund Penney
Announcer #1
Betty Harford
Stern Nurse
Burr Smidt
Engineer
Ronn Wright
Announcer #2
George Barclay
Auctioneer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert C. Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- George Lefferts, Bob Thomas
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Bud and Lou
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Bob Banner Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert C. Thompson
George Lefferts, Bob Thomas
Fred Karlin
Richard C. Glouner
Clyde Phillips, Bob Banner, Robert C. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
George Lefferts
Writer
Robert C. Thompson
Director
Richard C. Glouner
Director of Photography
Clyde Phillips
Producer
Robert C. Thompson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bud and Lou
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bud and Lou about?
An inaccuracy-riddled behind-the-scenes drama about the stormy partnership of the famed comedy team that came out of burlesque to conquer radio, movies and television.
Who directed Bud and Lou?
Bud and Lou was directed by Robert C. Thompson.
Who stars in Bud and Lou?
The principal cast of Bud and Lou includes Harvey Korman, Buddy Hackett, Michele Lee, Arte Johnson, Robert Reed.
When was Bud and Lou released and how long is it?
Bud and Lou was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Bud and Lou?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bud and Lou was composed by Fred Karlin.
Is Bud and Lou based on a book or true story?
Bud and Lou is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bob Thomas".