The Comedy Man (1964)
Some men stay 25 all their lives
A middle-aged stock actor goes to London to try the big time. After much frustration, he lands a job doing TV commercials, gaining wealth and recognition. He eventually gives it all up to return to stage work and keep his pride.
Director: Alvin Rakoff
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: September 3, 1964
Cast
- Kenneth More - Chick Byrd
- Cecil Parker - Thomas Rutherford
- Dennis Price - Tommy Morris
- Billie Whitelaw - Judy
- Norman Rossington - Theodore Littleton
- Angela Douglas - Fay Trubshaw
- Edmund Purdom - Julian Baxter
- Frank Finlay - Prout
- Alan Dobie - Jack Lavery
- J.G. Devlin - Sloppitt
Screenplay
- Peter Yeldham (Screenplay)
- Douglas Hayes (Novel)
Music: Bill McGuffie
Cinematography: Ken Hodges
Editing: Ernest Hosler
Production: gray-film, British Lion Films, Continental
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, actor
More Films by Director: Alvin Rakoff
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Comedy Man about?
- A middle-aged stock actor goes to London to try the big time. After much frustration, he lands a job doing TV commercials, gaining wealth and recognition. He eventually gives it all up to return to stage work and keep his pride.
- Who directed The Comedy Man?
- The Comedy Man was directed by Alvin Rakoff.
- Who stars in The Comedy Man?
- The Comedy Man stars Kenneth More, Cecil Parker, Dennis Price, Billie Whitelaw, Norman Rossington, Angela Douglas.
- How long is The Comedy Man?
- The Comedy Man has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Comedy Man?
- The Comedy Man is a Drama film.
- Where was The Comedy Man produced?
- The Comedy Man was produced in United Kingdom.