Gallagher

2024 1h 42m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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With his witty wordplay and wacky props, Leo Gallagher became one of the biggest comedy acts of the 1980s. The comedian’s most famous bit: smashing a watermelon with a giant mallet to the messy delight of audiences. His signature act was a gift and a curse, shooting him to superstardom while breeding both dismissive detractors and imitators, including his own brother. As tastes change, the aging Gallagher seeks the respect he deserves as an innovator in the art of stand-up comedy.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gallagher
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Bill Burr
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Carrot Top
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Jimmy Kimmel
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Howie Mandel
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Bobcat Goldthwait
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Robin Riker
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Aimee Correia
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Josh Forbes
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Barry Poltermann shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Gallagher and Bill Burr and Carrot Top carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt33130980 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Josh Forbes directs. Barry Poltermann cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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1Released 2 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Editor Barry Poltermann shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Gallagher and Bill Burr and Carrot Top carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt33130980 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.