Shakes the Clown
“Loved by children. Desired by women. Adored by bartenders everywhere.”
Synopsis
Shakes plods about his duties as party clown, and uses all of his free time getting seriously drunk. Binky, another clown, wins the spot on a local kiddie show, which depresses Shakes even more, and his boss threatens him with unemployment if he can't get his act under control.
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Shakes the Clown (1991) Trailer.
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-13
Top Cast
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Bobcat Goldthwait
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Julie Brown
Judy
Adam Sandler
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Blake Clark
Stenchy the Clown
Tom Kenny
Binky the Clown
Paul Dooley
Owen Cheese
Kathy Griffin
Lucy
Robin Williams
Mime Class Instructor
LaWanda Page
Female Clown Barfly
Martin Charles Warner
Male Clown Barfly
Bruce Baum
Ty the Rodeo Clown
Paul Kozlowski
HoHo the Clown
Dan Spencer
Boots the Clown
Jeremy Kramer
Detective Boar
Greg Travis
Randi the Rodeo Clown
Florence Henderson
The Unknown Woman
Sydney Lassick
Peppy the Clown
Johnny Silver
Clown Tailor
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 28, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$115K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.08x
-$1.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Screenplay & Story
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Original Score
- Tom Scott
- Original Title
- Shakes the Clown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $115K
- Production Studios
- IRS Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobcat Goldthwait
Bobcat Goldthwait
Tom Scott
Bobby Bukowski, Elliot Davis
J. Kathleen Gibson
Paul Colichman, Ann Luly, Melissa Cobb
Department Leadership Roster
Bobcat Goldthwait
Director
Tim Trella
Stunt Coordinator
Bobby Bukowski
Director of Photography
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
J. Kathleen Gibson
Editor
Paul Colichman
Producer
Ann Luly
Producer
Bobcat Goldthwait
Writer
Tom Scott
Original Music Composer
Melissa Cobb
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shakes the Clown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shakes the Clown about?
Shakes plods about his duties as party clown, and uses all of his free time getting seriously drunk. Binky, another clown, wins the spot on a local kiddie show, which depresses Shakes even more, and his boss threatens him with unemployment if he can't get his act under control.
Who directed Shakes the Clown?
Shakes the Clown was directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.
Who stars in Shakes the Clown?
The principal cast of Shakes the Clown includes Bobcat Goldthwait, Julie Brown, Adam Sandler, Blake Clark, Tom Kenny.
When was Shakes the Clown released and how long is it?
Shakes the Clown was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shakes the Clown?
Shakes the Clown had a reported production budget of $1.4M and grossed $115K at the worldwide box office (0.08 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Shakes the Clown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shakes the Clown was composed by Tom Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shakes the Clown?
Shakes the Clown holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).