The Comedian(1957)
The Comedian Synopsis
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.
The Comedian (1957) is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on February 14, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Mickey Rooney, Kim Hunter, Edmond O'Brien and Mel Tormé. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers:
- Ernest Lehman, Rod Serling
- Producers:
- Martin Manulis
- Production:
- Playhouse 90, CBS
- Status:
- Released
The Comedian Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mickey Rooney
as Sammy Hogarth
Kim Hunter
as Julie Hogarth
Edmond O'Brien
as Al Preston
Mel Tormé
as Lester Hogarth
Constance Ford
as Connie
Whit Bissell
as Otis Elwell
King Donovan
as The Director
Eddie Ryder
as Jake
H.M. Wynant
as Sonny
Michael Ross
as Masseur
Claudette Colbert
as Self (intro)
Key crew
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by Ernest Lehman and Rod Serling, produced by Martin Manulis.
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The Comedian Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Comedian – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Comedian online?
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The Comedian (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Comedian?
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The main cast of The Comedian (1957) includes Mickey Rooney, Kim Hunter, Edmond O'Brien, Mel Tormé and Constance Ford. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Comedian released?
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The Comedian was released on February 14, 1957 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Comedian worth watching?
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The Comedian (1957) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.