The Comic
“A funny new motion picture that tells Hollywood like it was!”
Synopsis
An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his funeral, as he speaks from beyond the grave in a bitter tone about his fate, and takes us through his fame, as he ruins it with womanizing and drink, and his fall, as a lonely, bitter old man unable to reconcile his life's disappointments. The movie is based loosely on the life of Buster Keaton.
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Mick Garris on THE COMIC
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-05
Top Cast
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Dick Van Dyke
Billy Bright
Michele Lee
Mary Gibson
Mickey Rooney
Cockeye
Cornel Wilde
Frank Powers
Nina Wayne
Sybil Atlas
Pert Kelton
Mama Bell
Steve Allen
Steve Allen
Barbara Heller
Ginger
Ed Peck
Edwin G. Englehardt
Jeannine Riley
Lorraine Bell
Gavin MacLeod
1st Director
Jay Novello
Miguel
Craig Huebing
Doctor
Paulene Myers
Phoebe
Fritz Feld
Armand
Jerome Cowan
Lawrence
Isabel Sanford
Woman
Jeff Donnell
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Reiner
- Original Score
- Jack Elliott
- Original Title
- The Comic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Acre Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner, Aaron Ruben
Jack Elliott
W. Wallace Kelley, Donald C. Glouner
Adrienne Fazan
Carl Reiner, Aaron Ruben
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Reiner
Director
Carl Reiner
Screenplay
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
Guy C. Verhille
Costume Design
Jack Elliott
Original Music Composer
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Walter M. Simonds
Production Design
Carl Reiner
Producer
Aaron Ruben
Writer
Aaron Ruben
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Behind The Scenes
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Comic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Comic about?
An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his funeral, as he speaks from beyond the grave in a bitter tone about his fate, and takes us through his fame, as he ruins it with womanizing and drink, and his fall, as a lonely, bitter old man unable to reconcile his life's disappointments. The movie is based loosely on the life of Buster Keaton.
Who directed The Comic?
The Comic was directed by Carl Reiner.
Who stars in The Comic?
The principal cast of The Comic includes Dick Van Dyke, Michele Lee, Mickey Rooney, Cornel Wilde, Nina Wayne.
When was The Comic released and how long is it?
The Comic was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Comic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Comic was composed by Jack Elliott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Comic?
The Comic holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).