Movie: Behind the Smile
Top 10 Billed Cast
Danny Styles
Charlie Richman
Jeffrey Stone (as James Belushi)
Big James
Vicki Matters
Greg Elese
Stacy
The Comic
Doctor (as Joseph Cacia)
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Overview
A young stand-up comedian finds his burgeoning career threatened when he teams with a veteran comedy superstar.
Release Date
2006-03-09
Average
5
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
The dark side of comedy.
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