Plot & Details
Comedian Billy Crystal made his directorial debut with this biography of fictional comedian Buddy Young Jr. (portrayed by Crystal himself), whose self-destructive tendencies prevent him from rising to top of the show business ladder during his five-decade career.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Comedy,Drama
- Run Time: 118min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 02/27/2005
- DVD Release Date: 12/08/1998
- Distributor(s): Columbia Pictures
- Director(s): Billy Crystal
- Starring: Billy Crystal , David Paymer , Julie Warner , Helen Hunt , Jerry Orbach
- Themes: All Washed Up,Actor's Life
- Tone: Humorous,Poignant,Slick,Sweeping
- Keywords: agent [representative],brother,career,comedian,fame,stand-up-comedy,television
- Country of Origin: USA (09-23-1992)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | David Paymer | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Billy Crystal | Nominated |
| 1992 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | David Paymer | Nominated |
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