Rubberface
“Comedy is not pretty.”
Synopsis
A teen-age girl conceals her insecurity behind a barrage of jokes — until she meets an aspiring comedian who asks for her help with his new act. Janet is an over-weight girl who has a knack for making the other children in school laugh... by making fun of her own weight. In seeing the other kids' reactions, she feels that she might have what it takes to be a comedian. She visits the local comedy club where she finds Tony Moroni who is a struggling comedian whose jokes are less than funny. Together Tony helps Janet find self-esteem and Janet helps Tony with his material.
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Jim Carrey in Toronto in the 1981 film, Rubberface.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Glen Salzman, Rebecca Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Glassbourg, Nada Harcourt
- Original Score
- Rainer Wiens
- Original Title
- Rubberface
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Glen Salzman, Rebecca Yates
Michael Glassbourg, Nada Harcourt
Rainer Wiens
Rene Ohashi
Mairin Wilkinson, James Lahti
Rebecca Yates, Glen Salzman
Department Leadership Roster
Glen Salzman
Director
Rene Ohashi
Director of Photography
Michael Glassbourg
Writer
Rainer Wiens
Original Music Composer
Rebecca Yates
Producer
Rebecca Yates
Director
Mairin Wilkinson
Editor
Glen Salzman
Producer
James Lahti
Editor
Nada Harcourt
Writer
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What is Rubberface about?
A teen-age girl conceals her insecurity behind a barrage of jokes — until she meets an aspiring comedian who asks for her help with his new act. Janet is an over-weight girl who has a knack for making the other children in school laugh... by making fun of her own weight. In seeing the other kids' reactions, she feels that she might have what it takes to be a comedian. She visits the local comedy club where she finds Tony Moroni who is a struggling comedian whose jokes are less than funny. Together Tony helps Janet find self-esteem and Janet helps Tony with his material.
Who directed Rubberface?
Rubberface was directed by Glen Salzman, Rebecca Yates.
Who stars in Rubberface?
The principal cast of Rubberface includes Jim Carrey, Adah Glassbourg, Lynne Deragon, Ann-Marie MacDonald, Helene Udy.
When was Rubberface released and how long is it?
Rubberface was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Rubberface?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rubberface was composed by Rainer Wiens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rubberface?
Rubberface holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).