Call Me Lucky
Synopsis
An inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures, CALL ME LUCKY tells the story of Barry Crimmins, a beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic whose efforts in the 70s and 80s fostered the talents of the next generation of standup comedians. But beneath Crimmins’ gruff, hard-drinking, curmudgeonly persona lay an undercurrent of rage stemming from his long-suppressed and horrific abuse as a child – a rage that eventually found its way out of the comedy clubs and television shows and into the political arena.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobcat Goldthwait
- Original Title
- Call Me Lucky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Type 55 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobcat Goldthwait
Bradley Stonesifer
Jeff Striker
Hamza Ali, Charlie Fonville, Clinton Trucks
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Bobcat Goldthwait
Director
Jeff Striker
Editor
Charlie Fonville
Producer
Clinton Trucks
Producer
Bradley Stonesifer
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What is Call Me Lucky about?
An inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures, CALL ME LUCKY tells the story of Barry Crimmins, a beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic whose efforts in the 70s and 80s fostered the talents of the next generation of standup comedians. But beneath Crimmins’ gruff, hard-drinking, curmudgeonly persona lay an undercurrent of rage stemming from his long-suppressed and horrific abuse as a child – a rage that eventually found its way out of the comedy clubs and television shows and into the political arena.
Who directed Call Me Lucky?
Call Me Lucky was directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.
Who stars in Call Me Lucky?
The principal cast of Call Me Lucky includes Barry Crimmins, David Cross, Patton Oswalt, Tom Kenny, Margaret Cho.
When was Call Me Lucky released and how long is it?
Call Me Lucky was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.