The Comic(1969)
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The Comic Synopsis
An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his funeral, as he speaks from beyond the grave in a bitter tone about his fate, and takes us through his fame, as he ruins it with womanizing and drink, and his fall, as a lonely, bitter old man unable to reconcile his life's disappointments. The movie is based loosely on the life of Buster Keaton.
The Comic (1969) is a comedy and drama film directed by Carl Reiner, released on November 19, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Dick Van Dyke, Michele Lee, Mickey Rooney and Cornel Wilde. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Reiner
- Writers:
- Carl Reiner, Aaron Ruben
- Producers:
- Carl Reiner, Aaron Ruben
- Cinematographer:
- W. Wallace Kelley
- Composer:
- Jack Elliott
- Production:
- Acre Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
The Comic (1969) Trailer
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The Comic Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Comic.
Dick van Dyke - The Comic (1969)
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Mick Garris on THE COMIC
Featurette
The Comic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dick Van Dyke
as Billy Bright
Michele Lee
as Mary Gibson
Mickey Rooney
as Cockeye
Cornel Wilde
as Frank Powers
Nina Wayne
as Sybil Atlas
Pert Kelton
as Mama Bell
Steve Allen
as Steve Allen
Barbara Heller
as Ginger
Ed Peck
as Edwin G. Englehardt
Jeannine Riley
as Lorraine Bell
Gavin MacLeod
as 1st Director
Jay Novello
as Miguel
Key crew
Directed by Carl Reiner, written by Carl Reiner and Aaron Ruben, produced by Carl Reiner and Aaron Ruben.
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The Comic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Comic – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Comic online?
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Who stars in The Comic?
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The main cast of The Comic (1969) includes Dick Van Dyke, Michele Lee, Mickey Rooney, Cornel Wilde and Nina Wayne. The film was directed by Carl Reiner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Comic released?
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The Comic was released on November 19, 1969 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Comic worth watching?
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The Comic (1969) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Comic?
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