Jerry Lewis, The Man Behind the Clown ( Jerry Lewis, clown rebelle )

Jerry Lewis, The Man Behind the Clown (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Jerry Lewis, clown rebelle
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
61 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2016 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Gregory Monro

Written By:
Gregory Monro

Actors:
Jerry Lewis ..... Self
Martin Scorsese ..... Self
Sean Hayes ..... Self
Pierre Étaix ..... Self
Jean-Luc Godard ..... Self
Louis Malle ..... Self
Robert Benayoun ..... Self
Jonathan Rosenbaum ..... Self
Frank Krutnik ..... Self
Shaun Micallef ..... Self
Ted Okuda ..... Self / Film Critic
Tony Lewis Comedian ..... Self
Ina Balin
Mike Brant ..... Self
Dick Cavett ..... Self
Charles Chaplin ..... Self
Sammy Davis Jr. ..... Self
Brian Donlevy
Milton Frome
Rae Beth Gordon ..... Self / Author 'Why the French Love Jerry Lewis'
Irving Kaye ..... Self
Mike Kellin
Michel Legrand ..... Self
Danny Lewis
Dean Martin ..... Self
Sammy Petrillo ..... Self / Lookalike Jerry Lewis
Everett Sloane
Frank Tashlin ..... Self

Synopsis:

Since the early days, Jerry Lewis - in the line of Chaplin, Keaton and Laurel - had the masses laughing with his visual gags, pantomime sketches and signature slapstick humor. Yet Lewis was far more than just a clown. He was also a groundbreaking filmmaker whose unquenchable curiosity led him to write, produce, stage and direct many of the films he appeared in, resulting in such adored classics as The Bellboy, The Ladies Man, The Errand Boy, and The Nutty Professor. By becoming a 'total filmmaker,' Lewis surpassed expectations as a comic performer and emerged as a driving force in Hollywood. He broke boundaries with his technical innovations, unique voice and keen visual eye, even garnering respect and praise overseas. However, American critics and the cultural elite tended to reject his abrasive art. While they viewed Lewis as nothing more than just a clown, others like the French recognized him as a true auteur, giving rise to questions that have perplexed American pop culture for over 50 years: Why do Europeans love Jerry Lewis? What is this inexplicable aversion Americans have towards him? Is he just a brash, anything-for-yuk buffoon? Or is he a creative genius? Who is the man behind the clown?

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 06 March, 2021.