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The Comic

PG19691h 35mCarl Reiner
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 67%

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"A funny new motion picture that tells Hollywood like it was!"

An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his funeral, as he speaks from beyond the grave in a bitter tone about his fate, and takes us through his fame, as he ruins it with womanizing and drink, and his fall, as a lonely, bitter old man unable to reconcile his life's disappointments. The movie is based loosely on the life of Buster Keaton.

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What is The Comic (1969) about?

An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his funeral, as he speaks from beyond the grave in a bitter tone about his fate, and takes us through his fame, as he ruins it with womanizing and drink, and his fall, as a lonely, bitter old man unable to reconcile his life's disappointments. The movie is based loosely on the life of Buster Keaton.

Who stars in The Comic?

The Comic stars Dick Van Dyke (Billy Bright), Michele Lee (Mary Gibson), Mickey Rooney (Cockeye), Cornel Wilde (Frank Powers), Nina Wayne (Sybil Atlas). The film was directed by Carl Reiner.

How long is The Comic?

The Comic has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1969. It is rated PG.

Is The Comic worth watching?

The Comic holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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