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Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown

Countries: France, USA,
Release Date: June 18, 2017
Year: 2017
Runtime:1h 1min
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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 ...

Jerry Lewis     , Martin Scorsese     , Sean Hayes     , Pierre �taix     , Jean-Luc Godard     , Louis Malle     , Robert Benayoun     , Jonathan Rosenbaum     , Frank Krutnik     , Shaun Micallef     , Ted Okuda     , Tony Lewis Comedian     , Ina Balin     , Mike Brant     , Dick Cavett