The Comic
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.
- Overview
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The Comic
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 19, 1969
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
User Score
59%
Original Title
The Comic
Production Companies
Acre Enterprises
Director
Carl Reiner
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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