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Punching the Clown

Punching the Clown

Comedy is often misunderstood.

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ComedyMusic

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A satirical songwriter comes to Los Angeles and puts his life's work in jeopardy.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

17 January 2009

Country

United States of America

Cast

Henry Phillips

Henry Phillips

Henry Phillips

Ellen Ratner

Ellen Ratner

Ellen Pinsky

Matthew Walker

Matthew Walker

Matt Phillips

Audrey Siegel

Audrey Siegel

Becca

Derek Waters

Derek Waters

Dave the Intern

Eddie Pepitone

Eddie Pepitone

Eddie

Paul Willson

Paul Willson

Bill

Nikki Glaser

Nikki Glaser

Olympia

Wade Kelley

Wade Kelley

Captain Chaotic

Guilford Adams

Guilford Adams

Fabian Mann

Mik Scriba

Mik Scriba

Joel

Evan Arnold

Evan Arnold

Don Chase

Mark Cohen

Mark Cohen

Stupid Joe

Michelle Anne Johnson

Michelle Anne Johnson

Jane Crown Jones

Bill Wiley

Bill Wiley

Sam

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