Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special (1981)
rare performance footage
The big mystery about Andy Kaufman's work is in trying to figure out what's serious, what's an act, why he is doing what he's doing, and whether he even knows the differences himself. His performances are among those rare examples where you feel extremely uncomfortable watching them, but at the same time you can't pull yourself away because it's hysterical in a twisted and bizarre sort of way.
Director: Tom Trbovich
Genre: Comedy, Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 23, 1981
Cast
- Andy Kaufman - Self
- Freddy Cannon - Self
- Slim Whitman - Self
- Wolfman Jack - Self
- James Burrows - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
More Films by Director: Tom Trbovich
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special about?
- The big mystery about Andy Kaufman's work is in trying to figure out what's serious, what's an act, why he is doing what he's doing, and whether he even knows the differences himself. His performances are among those rare examples where you feel extremely uncomfortable watching them, but at the same time you can't pull yourself away because it's hysterical in a twisted and bizarre sort of way.
- Who directed Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special?
- Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special was directed by Tom Trbovich.
- Who stars in Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special?
- Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special stars Andy Kaufman, Freddy Cannon, Slim Whitman, Wolfman Jack, James Burrows.
- How long is Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special?
- Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special?
- Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special is a Comedy, Documentary, Music, TV Movie film.
- What are the themes of Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special?
- The themes of Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special include: Musical Spectacle.