9.0The Comedian · 1957
The Comedian (1957) is a Comedy / Drama / TV Movie film directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Mickey Rooney, Kim Hunter, Edmond O'Brien.
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9.0Overview
Sammy Hogarth, a vaudeville comedian who now has his own TV show, is a ruthless egomaniac who demands instant obedience from his staff and heaps abuse on those in lesser positions than his. His most vituperative behavior, however, is reserved for his weak-willed brother, Lester, whom Sammy has hired as his assistant but whom he really uses as his whipping boy.
Cast
Mickey Rooney, Kim Hunter, Edmond O'Brien, Mel Tormé, Constance Ford, Whit Bissell, King Donovan, Eddie Ryder
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What is "The Comedian" about?
Sammy Hogarth, a vaudeville comedian who now has his own TV show, is a ruthless egomaniac who demands instant obedience from his staff and heaps abuse on those in lesser positions than his. His most vituperative behavior, however, is reserved for his weak-willed brother, Lester, whom Sammy has hired as his assistant but whom he really uses as his whipping boy.
When was "The Comedian" released?
The Comedian was released in 1957.
Who stars in "The Comedian"?
The cast includes Mickey Rooney, Kim Hunter, Edmond O'Brien, Mel Tormé.
