The Comic (1969)
The Comic is a 1969 comedy movie directed by Carl Reiner, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Dick Van Dyke, Michele Lee and Mickey Rooney.
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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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.
When was The Comic released?
The Comic was released on 19 November 1969.
How long is The Comic?
The Comic runs 1h 35m.
Who made The Comic?
The Comic was directed by Carl Reiner.
Cast
- Dick Van Dyke as Billy Bright
- Michele Lee as Mary Gibson
- Mickey Rooney as Cockeye
- Cornel Wilde as Frank Powers
- Nina Wayne as Sybil Atlas
- Pert Kelton as Mama Bell
- Steve Allen as Steve Allen
- Barbara Heller as Ginger
- Ed Peck as Edwin G. Englehardt
- Jeannine Riley as Lorraine Bell
- Gavin MacLeod as 1st Director
- Jay Novello as Miguel