Jackie Gleason: The Great One(1988)
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Jackie Gleason: The Great One Synopsis
Documentary about the life and times of Jackie Gleason.
Jackie Gleason: The Great One (1988) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Daniel Helfgott, released on September 10, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars John Candy, Jackie Gleason, Red Buttons and Art Carney. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Helfgott
- Writers:
- Daniel Helfgott, Steven J. Fisher
- Producers:
- Daniel Helfgott
- Status:
- Released
Jackie Gleason: The Great One Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Candy
as Host
Jackie Gleason
as Self (archive footage)
Red Buttons
as Self
Art Carney
as Self - Ed Norton (archive footage)
Jane Curtin
as Self
Teri Garr
as Self
Jane Kean
as Self - Trixie Norton (archive footage)
Sue Ane Langdon
as Self - Alice Kramden (archive footage)
John Larroquette
as Self
Sheila MacRae
as Self - Alice Kramden (archive footage)
Audrey Meadows
as Self - Alice Kramden (archive footage)
Joyce Randolph
as Self - Trixie Norton (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Helfgott, written by Daniel Helfgott and Steven J. Fisher, produced by Daniel Helfgott.
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Jackie Gleason: The Great One Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Jackie Gleason: The Great One – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jackie Gleason: The Great One online?
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Who stars in Jackie Gleason: The Great One?
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The main cast of Jackie Gleason: The Great One (1988) includes John Candy, Jackie Gleason, Red Buttons, Art Carney and Jane Curtin. The film was directed by Daniel Helfgott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jackie Gleason: The Great One released?
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Jackie Gleason: The Great One was released on September 10, 1988 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Jackie Gleason: The Great One worth watching?
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Jackie Gleason: The Great One (1988) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.