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Sammy Hogarth, a vaudeville comedian who now has his own TV show, is a ruthless egomaniac who demands instant obedience from his staff and heaps abuse on those in lesser positions than his. His most vituperative behavior, however, is reserved for his weak-willed brother, Lester, whom Sammy has hired as his assistant but whom he really uses as his whipping boy.
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Sammy Hogarth, a vaudeville comedian who now has his own TV show, is a ruthless egomaniac who demands instant obedience from his staff and heaps abuse on those in lesser positions than his. His most vituperative behavior, however, is reserved for his weak-willed brother, Lester,...
The Comedian (1957) was directed by John Frankenheimer. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 14m, rated 9.0/10.
The Comedian runs 1h 14m (74 minutes total). Audience rating: 9.0/10 from 1 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.
The Comedian is rated 9.0/10 by 1 viewers — exceptional and highly recommended. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.