Funny Bones
Summary:
Tommy Fawkes (Oliver Platt) is a struggling stand-up comedian who has tried for years to get out from under the shadow of his father, George Fawkes (Jerry Lewis), himself a famous humorist. Tommy finally scores a showcase spot at a major resort in Las Vegas, but when opening night rolls around, Tommy's act is an unqualified disaster, with the failure made even more pain... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Oliver Platt - (Tommy Fawkes)
Lee Evans - (Jack Parker)
Richard Griffiths - (Jim Minty)
Leslie Caron - (Katie Parker)
Jerry Lewis - (George Fawkes)
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Review:
Peter Chelsom's follow-up to Hear My Song also deals with a show business quest. In his debut film, Chelsom charted the journey of a nightclub owner to come up with a famous but reclusive singer. Here, the search is a bit more difficult, as Tommy Fawkes (Oliver Platt) tries to resurrect his career as a comic and learn something about... Continue >>
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