Movie: I Am Comic

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ahmed Ahmed
Ahmed Ahmed

Self

Franklyn Ajaye
Franklyn Ajaye

Self

Ant
Ant

Self

Craig Anton
Craig Anton

Self

Tom Arnold
Tom Arnold

Self

JoAnne Astrow
JoAnne Astrow

Self

Dave Attell
Dave Attell

Self

Scott Aukerman
Scott Aukerman

Self

Lewis Black
Lewis Black

Self

Steve Bluestein
Steve Bluestein

Self

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    I Am Comic

  • Overview

    Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?

  • Release Date

    2010-01-10

  • Average

    6.3

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
  • Tagline

    An ode to the art & occupational hazards of Stand-Up Comedy

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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