Cracking Up
Synopsis
Danny Gold is a Lenny Bruce-style performance artist whose brilliance is only exceeded by his urge to self-destruct. Cad, shark, comic, addict, Danny Gold rockets and ricochets through Manhattan's seedy Lower East Side, leaving in his wake a mass of mutilated relationships and burnt bridges. Comedy...it's no laughing matter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Mitler
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Mitler
- Original Title
- Cracking Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Mitler
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Matt Mitler
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Matt Mitler
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Periodic import List
BD Release: 1991-1995
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What is Cracking Up about?
Danny Gold is a Lenny Bruce-style performance artist whose brilliance is only exceeded by his urge to self-destruct. Cad, shark, comic, addict, Danny Gold rockets and ricochets through Manhattan's seedy Lower East Side, leaving in his wake a mass of mutilated relationships and burnt bridges. Comedy...it's no laughing matter.
Who directed Cracking Up?
Cracking Up was directed by Matt Mitler.
Who stars in Cracking Up?
The principal cast of Cracking Up includes Matt Mitler, Carolyn McDermott, Jason Brill, Kimberly Flynn, Chuck Montgomery.
When was Cracking Up released and how long is it?
Cracking Up was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.