Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?(1999)
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? Synopsis
For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and performing stand up at the world famous Comedy Store, the Award Winning "Why Did We Laugh" tells the story of a comedic genius who touched a deeper chord in people than most entertainers. Sadly, Sam was taken from us far too early, yet leaving us with a lasting and unique legacy.
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Larry Carroll, released on April 1, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Sam Kinison, Richard Pryor, Rodney Dangerfield and Dennis Miller. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Carroll
- Writers:
- Larry Carroll, Sam Kinison
- Producers:
- Arnold H. Orgolini, Linda Agnelli
- Composer:
- Frank Floyd
- Status:
- Released
Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Kinison
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Pryor
as Self
Rodney Dangerfield
as Self
Dennis Miller
as Self
Judy Tenuta
as Self
Jay Leno
as Self
Tim Matheson
as Self
Beverly D'Angelo
as Self
Larry King
as Self
- Bill Kinison
Bill Kinison
as Self
- Carl LaBove
Carl LaBove
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Larry Carroll, written by Larry Carroll and Sam Kinison, produced by Arnold H. Orgolini and Linda Agnelli.
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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? online?
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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh??
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The main cast of Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) includes Sam Kinison, Richard Pryor, Rodney Dangerfield, Dennis Miller and Judy Tenuta. The film was directed by Larry Carroll. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? released?
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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? was released on April 1, 1999 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? worth watching?
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Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.