Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown(2016)
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Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown Synopsis
Since the early days, Jerry Lewis—in the line of Chaplin, Keaton and Laurel—had the masses laughing with his visual gags, pantomime sketches and signature slapstick humor. Yet Lewis was far more than just a clown. He was also a groundbreaking filmmaker whose unquenchable curiosity led him to write, produce, stage and direct many of the films he appeared in, resulting in such adored classics as The Bellboy, The Ladies Man, The Errand Boy, and The Nutty Professor.
Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (2016) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Grégory Monro, released on September 2, 2016 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Jerry Lewis, Martin Scorsese, Sean Hayes and Pierre Étaix. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Grégory Monro
- Writers:
- Grégory Monro
- Producers:
- Éric Ellena, Ian Ayres
- Cinematographer:
- Darrell Martin
- Production:
- Lowlands Media, French Connection Films, Inkwell Films, ARTE, INA
- Status:
- Released
Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (2016) Trailer
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Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jerry Lewis
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Scorsese
as Self
Sean Hayes
as Self
Pierre Étaix
as Self
Jonathan Rosenbaum
as Self
Louis Malle
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Grégory Monro, written by Grégory Monro, produced by Éric Ellena and Ian Ayres.
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Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown online?
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Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown?
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The main cast of Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (2016) includes Jerry Lewis, Martin Scorsese, Sean Hayes, Pierre Étaix and Jonathan Rosenbaum. The film was directed by Grégory Monro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown released?
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Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown was released on September 2, 2016 and runs for 1h.
Is Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown worth watching?
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Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (2016) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 19 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.
Is there a trailer for Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown?
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