Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special(1981)
rare performance footage
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special Synopsis
The big mystery about Andy Kaufman's work is in trying to figure out what's serious, what's an act, why he is doing what he's doing, and whether he even knows the differences himself. His performances are among those rare examples where you feel extremely uncomfortable watching them, but at the same time you can't pull yourself away because it's hysterical in a twisted and bizarre sort of way.
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special (1981) is a comedy, documentary, music and tv movie film directed by Tom Trbovich, released on January 23, 1981 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Andy Kaufman, Freddy Cannon, Slim Whitman and Wolfman Jack. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Trbovich
- Status:
- Released
Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andy Kaufman
as Self
- Freddy Cannon
Freddy Cannon
as Self
- Slim Whitman
Slim Whitman
as Self
Wolfman Jack
as Self
James Burrows
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Tom Trbovich.
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Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 4 ratings.
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Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special?
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The main cast of Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special (1981) includes Andy Kaufman, Freddy Cannon, Slim Whitman, Wolfman Jack and James Burrows. The film was directed by Tom Trbovich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special released?
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Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special was released on January 23, 1981 and runs for 55m.
Is Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special worth watching?
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Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special (1981) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.