Bud and Lou(1978)
Comedy Is No Laughing Matter
Bud and Lou Synopsis
An inaccuracy-riddled behind-the-scenes drama about the stormy partnership of the famed comedy team that came out of burlesque to conquer radio, movies and television.
Bud and Lou (1978) is a drama film directed by Robert C. Thompson, released on November 15, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Harvey Korman, Buddy Hackett, Michele Lee and Arte Johnson. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert C. Thompson
- Writers:
- George Lefferts, Bob Thomas
- Producers:
- Clyde Phillips, Robert C. Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Richard C. Glouner
- Composer:
- Fred Karlin
- Production:
- Bob Banner Associates
- Status:
- Released
Bud and Lou (1978) Trailer
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Bud and Lou Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harvey Korman
as Bud Abbott
Buddy Hackett
as Lou Costello
Michele Lee
as Anne Costello
Arte Johnson
as Eddie Sherman
Robert Reed
as Alan Randall
Donald Hotton
as IRS Representative
- Harvey Solin
Harvey Solin
as Lester Markell
William Tregoe
as Ted Collins
Danny Dayton
as Gene Duffy
- Art Eisner
Art Eisner
as Waiter
- Tracy Morgan
Tracy Morgan
as Stripper #1
- Judy Hanson
Judy Hanson
as Stripper #2
Key crew
Directed by Robert C. Thompson, written by George Lefferts and Bob Thomas, produced by Clyde Phillips and Robert C. Thompson.
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Bud and Lou Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Bud and Lou – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bud and Lou online?
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Bud and Lou (1978) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Bud and Lou?
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The main cast of Bud and Lou (1978) includes Harvey Korman, Buddy Hackett, Michele Lee, Arte Johnson and Robert Reed. The film was directed by Robert C. Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bud and Lou released?
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Bud and Lou was released on November 15, 1978 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Bud and Lou worth watching?
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Bud and Lou (1978) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bud and Lou?
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Yes. The official Bud and Lou trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.