The Comedian
“nobody's a bargain”
Synopsis
An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played. Already a strain on his younger brother and his wife, Jackie is forced to serve out a sentence doing community service for accosting an audience member. While there, he meets Harmony, the daughter of a sleazy Florida real estate mogul, and the two find inspiration in one another, resulting in surprising consequences.
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The Comedian | Official Trailer HD (2016)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-22
Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Jackie Burke
Leslie Mann
Harmony Schiltz
Danny DeVito
Jimmy Berkowitz
Edie Falco
Miller
Harvey Keitel
Mac Schiltz
Charles Grodin
Dick D'Angelo
Patti LuPone
Florence Berkowitz
Cloris Leachman
May Conner
Veronica Ferres
Karola
Lois Smith
Miriam
Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal
Lucy DeVito
Brittany Berkowitz
Jim Norton
Jim Norton
Jimmie Walker
Jimmie Walker
Brett Butler
Brett Butler
Jessica Kirson
Jessica Kirson
Freddie Roman
Freddie Roman
Stewie Stone
Stewie Stone
Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Fest
Festival / Special Debut
December 9, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 2, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Ross, Richard LaGravenese, Lewis Friedman, Art Linson
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- The Comedian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Production Studios
- Anvil Films, Cinelou Films, Linson Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taylor Hackford
Jeff Ross, Richard LaGravenese, Lewis Friedman, Art Linson
Terence Blanchard
Oliver Stapleton
Mark Warner
Iain Abrahams, Mark Axelowitz, Mark Canton, John Linson, Courtney Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Ross
Screenplay
Taylor Hackford
Director
Richard LaGravenese
Screenplay
Kristi Zea
Production Design
Aude Bronson-Howard
Costume Design
Mark Warner
Editor
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Lewis Friedman
Screenplay
Art Linson
Screenplay
Mark Canton
Producer
John Linson
Producer
Courtney Solomon
Producer
Taylor Hackford
Producer
Art Linson
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Comedian
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What is The Comedian about?
An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played. Already a strain on his younger brother and his wife, Jackie is forced to serve out a sentence doing community service for accosting an audience member. While there, he meets Harmony, the daughter of a sleazy Florida real estate mogul, and the two find inspiration in one another, resulting in surprising consequences.
Who directed The Comedian?
The Comedian was directed by Taylor Hackford.
Who stars in The Comedian?
The principal cast of The Comedian includes Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Edie Falco, Harvey Keitel.
When was The Comedian released and how long is it?
The Comedian was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Comedian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Comedian was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Comedian?
The Comedian holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).