Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh

2019 2h 0m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 5

DocumentaryTV Movie

Synopsis

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Comic Chris Farley breaks through as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" and later stars in several iconic big-screen comedies, but behind his over-the-top stage presence lay insecurities deeply tied to his addictive personality.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Chris Farley
Self (archive footage)
John Farley
Self
Kevin Farley
Self
Tom Farley
Self
Pat Finn
Self
Al Franken
Self
David Spade
Self
Molly Shannon
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brent Hodge
Writers: Brent Hodge
Countries: Canada

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brent Hodge, shot by Joseph Schweers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tony Kent 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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Chris Farley and John Farley and Kevin Farley carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10222674 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Brent Hodge directs. Joseph Schweers behind the camera. Tony Kent cuts. Produced in Canada.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Directed by Brent Hodge, shot by Joseph Schweers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Tony Kent shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Chris Farley and John Farley and Kevin Farley carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt10222674 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.