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Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown

Original title: Jerry Lewis, clown rebelle
  • TV Movie
  • 2016
  • 1h 1m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (2016)
SlapstickBiographyComedyDocumentaryHistory

Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown chronicles the remarkable life and genius work of one of the most iconic and incomparable comic performers and filmmakers of our time.Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown chronicles the remarkable life and genius work of one of the most iconic and incomparable comic performers and filmmakers of our time.Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown chronicles the remarkable life and genius work of one of the most iconic and incomparable comic performers and filmmakers of our time.

  • Director
    • Gregory Monro
  • Writer
    • Gregory Monro
  • Stars
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Frank Krutnik
    • Tony Lewis Comedian
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gregory Monro
    • Writer
      • Gregory Monro
    • Stars
      • Jerry Lewis
      • Frank Krutnik
      • Tony Lewis Comedian
    • 1User review
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    • Self
    Frank Krutnik
    • Self - Film Critic & Lecturer, 'Inventing Jerry Lewis'
    Tony Lewis Comedian
    • Self - Jerry Lewis Impersonator
    • (as Tony Lewis)
    Ted Okuda
    • Self - Film Historian, 'The Jerry Lewis Films'
    Pierre Étaix
    Pierre Étaix
    • Self - Filmmaker & Friend of Jerry Lewis'
    Shaun Micallef
    Shaun Micallef
    • Self - Comedian
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
    • Self - Film Critic
    Rae Beth Gordon
    • Self - Professor of Cultural Studies, 'Why the French Love Jerry Lewis'
    Martin Scorsese
    Martin Scorsese
    • Self - Filmmaker
    Sean Hayes
    Sean Hayes
    • Self - Actor, 'Martin & Lewis'
    Ina Balin
    Ina Balin
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Robert Benayoun
    • Self - Writer & Film Critic
    • (archive footage)
    Mike Brant
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Dick Cavett
    Dick Cavett
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Charles Chaplin
    Charles Chaplin
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Sammy Davis Jr.
    Sammy Davis Jr.
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Milton Frome
    Milton Frome
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Gregory Monro
    • Writer
      • Gregory Monro
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    History

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Quotes
      • Jerry Lewis: I was five. That's never changed. I've always been five. It's the best age for a kid.
    • Connections
      Features It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 18, 2017 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • French Connection Films (France)
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Jerry Lewis - A Clumsy Heart Winner
    • Filming locations
      • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
    • Production companies
      • ARTE
      • Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
      • French Connection Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 1m(61 min)
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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