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Life of Reilly (The)
- Director: Frank L. Anderson; Barry Poltermann
- Writer: Paul Linke; Charles Nelson Reilly
- Producer: David Dahlman; Bob Fagan
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Charles Nelson Reilly is not a name known in Europe...but, for many Americans...they grew up with his ever-present face on television.
Now, an elderly man...he presents his life, on stage...alone.
His [tyrannical] mother once gave him a solid piece of advice: Save it for the stage...
He did. This is the result.
An exhilharating rollercoaster ride through eras of emotion and ego...you don't need to know Mr Reilly to appreciate his effusive wit...his warmth his contagious.
Take time to watch this...monologues are rarely this involving...stories are seldom this genuine...
A fine night at the theatre.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
If, in 1940, you had a lobotomized aunt, an institutionalized father, a racist mother, and were the only gay kid on the block, what do you think the odds would be that you'd end up a Tony winner, a staple of television, and a generational icon? Enter "The Life Of Reilly". The cliché goes that truth is stranger than fiction.
In this case, it is also funnier and more heartbreaking. Charles Nelson Reilly, famous for his game show innuendos and "X Files" guest appearances, takes us through his bizarre, star-studded, tragic, hilarious, and ultimately amazing life with a potent blend of tenderness and quick one-liners. "The Life Of Reilly" is an adaptation of Mr. Reilly's acclaimed one-man show and was photographed for the screen during Mr. Reilly's final two performances of his play in North Hollywood, California.
Cast & Characters
Charles Nelson Reilly as Himself