The Comic (1969)
An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his funeral, as he speaks from beyond the grave in a bitter tone about his fate, and takes us through his fame, as he ruins it with womanizing and drink, and his fall, as a lonely, bitter old man unable to reconcile his life's disappointments. The movie is based loosely on the life of Buster Keaton.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Carl Reiner
Writing:
- Aaron Ruben
- Carl Reiner
Stars:
Release Date: 1969-11-19
5.9/10
5.9/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 95
Billy Bright
Steve Allen
Frank Powers
Cockeye
Sybil Atlas
Mama Bell
Mary Gibson
Ginger
Edwin G. Englehardt
Lorraine Bell
1st Director
Miguel
Phoebe
Armand
Lawrence
Woman
Nurse
Al Schilling
Lord Faversham
Passerby at Billy's Funeral (unbilled)
