Official movie poster for Groucho: A Life in Revue (2001), a comedy tv movie film

Groucho: A Life in Revue(2001)

Oh, I know it's a penny here and a penny there, but look at me. I worked myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty.

8.3(2)1h 22m2001-03-13
ComedyTV Movie

Groucho: A Life in Revue Synopsis

Groucho: A Life In Revue highlights the legendary comedian’s life and amazing career. Written by the ultimate authority – Groucho’s son Arthur Marx – this comedy with music chronicles the unparalleled rags-to-riches story of America’s funniest entertainer. Groucho is portrayed by Frank Ferrante, whose more than 2,000 performances in this role have earned him critical acclaim worldwide. Groucho: A Life In Revue entertains as a comedy, a play and as a musical. With ten songs and musical underscore throughout, the score captures the comic genius and wildness of Groucho, the Marx Brothers and the times in which they lived.

Groucho: A Life in Revue (2001) is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Steven Moskovic, released on March 13, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Frank Ferrante, Roy Abramsohn and Marguerite Lowell. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 2 ratings.

Director:
Steven Moskovic
Writers:
Arthur Marx, Bob Fisher
Producers:
Peter LeDonne
Production:
Comedia Creative Group, New Jersey Network (NJN), White Whale Production
Status:
Released

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Directed by Steven Moskovic, written by Arthur Marx and Bob Fisher, produced by Peter LeDonne.

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Groucho: A Life in Revue Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 2 ratings.

tweissel

7.5/10

Watching Frank Ferrante become Groucho Marx was an amazing experience, especially for old and crotchety Marx Bros. fans like I am. I was worried that he was going to come across with a stereotyped Groucho impression, the kind you might see Bugs Bunny do, or even Alan Alda's (or, rather, Hawkeye Pierce's) impersonation on M*A*S*H*. You know who they're parodying, but it's not really Groucho. Ferrante, however,…

Reviewed on March 6, 2013

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The main cast of Groucho: A Life in Revue (2001) includes Frank Ferrante, Roy Abramsohn and Marguerite Lowell. The film was directed by Steven Moskovic. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

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Groucho: A Life in Revue was released on March 13, 2001 and runs for 1h 22m.

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Groucho: A Life in Revue (2001) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

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