Movie: Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion

Top 3 Billed Cast

Zach Galifianakis
Zach Galifianakis

Himself / Seth Galifianakis

Joe Wagner
Joe Wagner

Himself

Brian Unger
Brian Unger

Himself

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    From an inauspicious beginning performing comedy routines in the back of a burger joint in New York, unorthodox stand-up star Zach Galifianakis has made a splash on the scene with his inimitable brand of humor. In this live show filmed at San Francisco's Purple Onion nightclub, the versatile funnyman serves up a healthy dose of his signature wit.

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    2007-03-06

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    7.041

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