Belushi
“Everyone loved him. Few knew him.”
Synopsis
Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
BELUSHI (2020) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME Documentary FilmOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-30
Top Cast
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John Belushi
Self (archive footage)
Judith Belushi-Pisano
Self (archive footage)
Harold Ramis
Self (archive footage)
Dan Aykroyd
Self (archive footage)
Chevy Chase
Self (archive footage)
John Landis
Self (archive footage)
Penny Marshall
Self (archive footage)
Lorne Michaels
Self (archive footage)
Jim Belushi
Self (archive footage)
Ivan Reitman
Self (archive footage)
Bill Hader
John Belushi (voice)
Carrie Fisher
Self (archive footage)
Candice Bergen
Self (archive footage)
Bruce McGill
Self (archive footage)
Jane Curtin
Self (archive footage)
Don Novello
Self (archive footage)
Joe Flaherty
Self (archive footage)
Michael Apted
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R.J. Cutler
- Screenplay & Story
- R.J. Cutler
- Original Score
- Tree Adams
- Original Title
- Belushi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Passion Pictures, Showtime Documentary Films, This Machine Filmworks, Sky Atlantic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.J. Cutler
R.J. Cutler
Tree Adams
Māris Bērziņš, Joe Beshenkovsky
John Battsek, R.J. Cutler, Diane Becker, Vinnie Malhotra, Andrew Ruhemann
Department Leadership Roster
John Battsek
Producer
R.J. Cutler
Producer
R.J. Cutler
Director
Diane Becker
Producer
R.J. Cutler
Writer
Māris Bērziņš
Editor
Joe Beshenkovsky
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Belushi
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What is Belushi about?
Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
Who directed Belushi?
Belushi was directed by R.J. Cutler.
Who stars in Belushi?
The principal cast of Belushi includes John Belushi, Judith Belushi-Pisano, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase.
When was Belushi released and how long is it?
Belushi was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Belushi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Belushi was composed by Tree Adams.