Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight?(1988)
Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? Synopsis
Whoopi Goldberg, riding the fame of stand-up comedy and having made the transition to feature films, goes back to her stand-up roots by doing an entire show as one of her many characters, Fontaine. Whoopi brings to life her popular alter-ego, Fontaine, a street-smart tough talking ex-junkie who eagerly shares thoughts on dealing with life, sex and drugs and other issues of contemporary life. Taped live at the Mayfair Theater in Santa Monica.
Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? (1988) is a comedy film directed by Steven J. Santos, released on August 6, 1988 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Whoopi Goldberg. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven J. Santos
- Production:
- HBO
- Budget:
- $750
- Status:
- Released
Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Steven J. Santos.
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Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? online?
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Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? (1988) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight??
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The main cast of Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? (1988) includes Whoopi Goldberg. The film was directed by Steven J. Santos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? released?
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Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? was released on August 6, 1988 and runs for 54m.
Is Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? worth watching?
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Whoopi Goldberg's Fontaine... Why Am I Straight? (1988) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.