Movie

1995 Comedy
2h 8min
Country | USA/United Kingdom |
R
Aspiring comedian Tommy Fawkes (Oliver Platt) finds his career overshadowed by the success of his comedy-legend father (Jerry Lewis). Feeling dejected in Las Vegas, Tommy flies to his hometown, the English seaside resort of Blackpool, to find a new act -- or at least steal one to use as his own. There, he meets a woman (Leslie Caron) and a uncovers a family secret. Blending humor and hatred with startling results, the film unravels a mystery that leaves audiences haunted long afterward.
Directed by | Peter Chelsom |
Written by | Peter Chelsom, Peter Flannery |
Starring
Oliver Platt
Jerry Lewis
Leslie Caron
Richard Griffiths
Oliver Reed
Lee Evans
Sadie Corre
George Carl
Freddie Davies
Ian McNeice
Christopher Greet
Peter Gunn
Gavin Millar
William Hootkins
Terence Rigby
Ruta Lee
Peter Pamela Rose
Ticky Holgado
Olivier Py
Mouss
Peter McNamara
Richard Platt
François Domange
Harold Nicholas
George Khan
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