Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
“Funnier Than Hell!”
Synopsis
When comedian Sam Kinison was on fire, anyone in his path was wise to watch out. His genius seared foes and fans alike, transforming the serious into the seriously funny, the bizarre into the brilliantly hilarious. In this performance, one of the last before his death, Kinison skewers everything from caffeine to contraception and marriage to money, sparing no comic expense and even poking fun at himself in his pursuit of endless laughs.
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- Director
- Walter C. Miller
- Original Title
- Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
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Sam Kinison
Samuel Burl Kinison (December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. A former Pentecostal preacher, he performed stand-up routines that were characterized by intense sudden tirades, punctuated with his distinctive scream, similar to charismatic preachers. Initially performing for free, Kinison became a regular fixture at The Comedy Store where he met and eventually befriended such comics as Robin Williams and Jim Carrey. Kinison's comedy was crass observational humor, especially towards women and dating, and his popularity grew quickly, earning him appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Late Night with David Letterman and Saturday Night Live. At the peak of his career in early 1992, he was killed in a car crash, aged 38. Kinison received a Grammy nomination in 1988 for the single "Wild Thing" from his Have You Seen Me Lately? album, and a posthumous win in 1994 for Best Spoken Comedy Album, Live from Hell.
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What is Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy about?
When comedian Sam Kinison was on fire, anyone in his path was wise to watch out. His genius seared foes and fans alike, transforming the serious into the seriously funny, the bizarre into the brilliantly hilarious. In this performance, one of the last before his death, Kinison skewers everything from caffeine to contraception and marriage to money, sparing no comic expense and even poking fun at himself in his pursuit of endless laughs.
Who directed Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy?
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy was directed by Walter C. Miller.
Who stars in Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy?
The principal cast of Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy includes Sam Kinison.
When was Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy released and how long is it?
Sam Kinison: Outlaws of Comedy was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 43m.