The Funny Farm(1983)
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The Funny Farm Synopsis
The laughs are nonstop as a gang of ambitious young comics strives to make it in the exciting world of stand-up comedy at the famous comedy club in L.A., The Funny Farm. These budding comedy stars are as crazy offstage as they are on: Miguel, America s funniest illegal alien ; Miles, who can t decide if he s a black comic or a comic who happens to be black; Bruce, whose manic act borders on insanity; and Peter, the intense political satirist. The Funny Farm is a hilarious and insightful look into those who live the lives of comedians.
The Funny Farm (1983) is a drama and comedy film directed by Ron Clark, released on February 18, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Miles Chapin, Peter Aykroyd, Howie Mandel and Tracey E. Bregman. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ron Clark
- Writers:
- Ron Clark
- Producers:
- Claude Héroux
- Cinematographer:
- René Verzier
- Production:
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Filmplan International II
- Status:
- Released
The Funny Farm (1983) Trailer
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The Funny Farm Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miles Chapin
as Mark Champlin
- Peter Aykroyd
Peter Aykroyd
as Stephen Croft
Howie Mandel
as Larry Pound
Tracey E. Bregman
as Amy Lowell
Jack Blum
as Peter Bowman
Maurice LaMarche
as Dickie
Mike MacDonald
as Bruce Nutter
Derek McGrath
as Harvey
Jack Carter
as Philly Beekman
Eileen Brennan
as Gail Corbin
- Howard Busgang
Howard Busgang
as Sammy
Steve Allen
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ron Clark, written by Ron Clark, produced by Claude Héroux.
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The Funny Farm Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Funny Farm – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Funny Farm online?
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The Funny Farm (1983) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Funny Farm?
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The main cast of The Funny Farm (1983) includes Miles Chapin, Peter Aykroyd, Howie Mandel, Tracey E. Bregman and Jack Blum. The film was directed by Ron Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Funny Farm released?
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The Funny Farm was released on February 18, 1983 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Funny Farm worth watching?
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The Funny Farm (1983) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Funny Farm?
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Yes. The official The Funny Farm trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.