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Plot, Details & Awards

Mr. Saturday Night

Rated R for language.

R In Theaters 02/27/2005 , 118min.
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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 CategoryCast & Crew Result
1992 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actor David Paymer Nominated

Golden Globes

Year Award CategoryCast & 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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