The Comedian (2016 film)
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| Directed by | Taylor Hackford |
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| Music by | Terence Blanchard |
| Cinematography | Oliver Stapleton |
| Edited by | Mark Warner |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
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119 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $1.7 million |
The Comedian is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by Taylor Hackford and written by Lewis Friedman, Richard LaGravenese, Art Linson, and Jeff Ross. The film stars Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Edie Falco, Veronica Ferres, Charles Grodin, Cloris Leachman, Patti LuPone and Harvey Keitel.
The film had its world premiere at the AFI Fest on November 11, 2016 and was released on December 9, 2016, by Sony Pictures Classics.
Jackie (Robert DeNiro) is a comic icon, attempting to reinvent himself despite his audience only wanting to know him as a television character he played earlier in his career. After accosting an audience member, Jackie is sentenced to community service where he meets Lynsi Hughes (Leslie Mann).
At one point it was hoped that Martin Scorsese would direct the film. However, this did not come to pass. Instead, Mike Newell joined on as the film's director, only to be replaced a few months later by Taylor Hackford.Jennifer Aniston was at one point supposed to play a part but was later replaced by Leslie Mann.
Principal photography on the film began on February 21, 2016, in New York City, and other locations include Manhattan.
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