Comedian (The)
- Director: Taylor Hackford
- Writer: Art Linson; Jeffrey Ross
- Producer: Iain Abraham; Mark Axelowitz
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Jackie (Robert DeNiro) is a comic icon, attempting to reinvent himself despite his audience only wanting to know him as a television character he played earlier in his career. After accosting an audience member, Jackie is sentenced to community service where he meets Harmony Schiltz (Leslie Mann).
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Cast & Characters
Robert De Niro as Jackie Burke;
Leslie Mann as Harmony Schiltz;
Harvey Keitel as Mac Schiltz;
Edie Falco as Miller;
Danny DeVito as James Berkowitz;
Patti LuPone as Florie Berkowitz;
Charles Grodin as Dick D'Angelo;
Cloris Leachman as May Connor;
Lucy DeVito as Brittany Berkowitz;
Billy Crystal as Billy Crystal;
Veronica Ferres as Karola;
Lois Smith as Miriam;
Marylouise Burke as Adele;
Stewart Steinberg as Bernie;
Tom Morrissey as Herman