Lenny Bruce: Without Tears(1972)
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears Synopsis
The outrageous, groundbreaking comic Lenny Bruce, whose iconoclastic material in a conservative era got him into tragic trouble, is profiled by a close friend, Fred Baker, who prefers to remember the laughs Lenny Bruce's memory evokes instead of the tears. By presenting Bruce's landmark skits on the Steve Allen Show, his failed TV pilot episode and a candid interview with Nat Hentoff, Bruce's genius and anguish show through the dramatic and tragic trajectory of his career from aspiring artist to hunted "lawbreaker".
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears (1972) is a comedy and documentary film directed by Fred Baker, released on January 1, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Fred Baker, Lenny Bruce, Steve Allen and Martin Garbus. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Baker
- Writers:
- Fred Baker, Barbara Baker, John Parson
- Status:
- Released
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred Baker
as Narrator (voice)
Lenny Bruce
as Self (archive footage)
Steve Allen
as Self / DJ (archive footage)
- Martin Garbus
Martin Garbus
as Self (archive footage)
- William Glenesk
William Glenesk
as Self (archive footage)
Nat Hentoff
as Self (archive footage)
- Frank Hogan
Frank Hogan
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Krassner
as Self (archive footage)
Malcolm Muggeridge
as Self (archive footage)
Mort Sahl
as Self (archive footage)
Jean Shepherd
as Self (archive footage)
Kenneth Tynan
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Fred Baker, written by Fred Baker, Barbara Baker and John Parson.
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Lenny Bruce: Without Tears Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Lenny Bruce: Without Tears – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lenny Bruce: Without Tears online?
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Lenny Bruce: Without Tears (1972) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lenny Bruce: Without Tears?
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The main cast of Lenny Bruce: Without Tears (1972) includes Fred Baker, Lenny Bruce, Steve Allen, Martin Garbus and William Glenesk. The film was directed by Fred Baker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lenny Bruce: Without Tears released?
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Lenny Bruce: Without Tears was released on January 1, 1972 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Lenny Bruce: Without Tears worth watching?
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Lenny Bruce: Without Tears (1972) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.