Punching the Clown

"Comedy is often misunderstood."

2009 1h 31m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 18

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Synopsis

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A satirical songwriter comes to Los Angeles and puts his life's work in jeopardy.

“Comedy is often misunderstood.”

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Cast

Henry Phillips
Henry Phillips
Ellen Ratner
Ellen Pinsky
Matthew Walker
Matt Phillips
Audrey Siegel
Becca
Derek Waters
Dave the Intern
Eddie Pepitone
Eddie
Paul Willson
Bill
Nikki Glaser
Olympia

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gregori Viens
Writers: Gregori Viens, Henry Phillips
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 17 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 Gregori Viens 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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Henry Phillips and Ellen Ratner and Matthew Walker carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Comedy is often misunderstood.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1192624 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 18 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gregori Viens directs. Gregori Viens cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 17 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Editor Gregori Viens shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Henry Phillips and Ellen Ratner and Matthew Walker carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "Comedy is often misunderstood.".
6IMDB entry: tt1192624 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 18 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.