Crying with Laughter (2009)

Crying with Laughter (2009) (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
French ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
89 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen

Special Features:
2-DVD Set
Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Documentary
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2009 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Justin Molotnikov

Written By:
Justin Molotnikov

Actors:
Stephen McCole ..... Joey Frisk
Malcolm Shields ..... Frank Archer
Andrew Neil ..... Jonathan Meldrick
Jo Hartley ..... Karen
Rest of cast listed alphabetically: ..... Peaches
Owen Black ..... Care Home Resident 1
James Burns ..... Strongman
Joe Cassidy ..... ID Parade Volunteer 4
Andrew Connor ..... Himself
Malcolm DeWolfe ..... Himself
Gary Dobson ..... Traffic Officer
Vince Docherty ..... Colette
Micaiah Dring ..... LIndy Mowbray
Karen Fraser ..... Care Worker
Niall Greig Fulton ..... ID Parade Volunteer 2
Kieran Hannigan

Synopsis:

From the producers of London to Brighton comes a darkly comic award winning thriller, Crying with Laughter is the stunning debut from Director Justin Molotnikov and tells the story of stand up comedian Joey Frisk (Stephen McCole - Band of Brothers, Rushmore), whose life is on a downward spiral. During the most important week of his life, Joey finds himself battling a drug problem, failing to do the right thing by his family and under arrest for attempted murder. As things start to look bleak, an old friend, Frank Archer (Malcolm Shields) offers Joey some much needed help, but Frank has an ulterior motive and if Joey thought his life was bad before, he has no idea what's in store at Frank's 'special' get together. Crying with Laughter won the Best feature award at 2009 Scottish BAFTA awards and is a fresh, lean slice of British filmmaking at its very best.

A comedian's life suddenly takes some very unfunny turns in this independent comedy-drama. Joey Fisk (Stephen McCole) is a Scottish stand-up comic whose career is on the rise as he wins a growing audience for his sharp, cynical humour. While Joey's professional life is going well, his personal life is a mess; he drinks too much, snorts too much cocaine, bickers with his wife and child, and seems prepared to go off the rails at almost any moment. While trying to relax in a sauna, Joey meets Frank (Malcolm Shields), who he knew years ago when they attended Borstal together. A few days later, Joey makes a joke on stage about the unexpected and awkward reunion, only to discover Frank and his girlfriend are in the audience. As Joey tries to apologise to an offended Frank, the two set off on an all night bender that neither can remember, even after Joey's landlord files assault charges against them. When Joey is kicked out of his house and has no where to go, Frank offers to let him stay at his place, but Joey finds his old buddy has some interesting plans

Stand-up comedian Joey's foul-mouthed act has drawn attention from people in high places. Then, he tells a gag about an old school play, who just so happens to be in the audience, and things start to unravel.

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