Cast
'Weird Al' Yankovic
as Self
Barry Hansen
as Self (Dr. Demento)
Dick Clark
as Self
Art Fleming
as Self / "Jeopardy!" Host
Don Pardo
as Self / "Jeopardy!" Announcer
Greg Kihn
as Self / Man in Convertible
Wally Burns
as Mr. Cafarella
Tress MacNeille
as Francine / Lucy Ricardo
Frank Collison
as Look-A-Like Salesman
Steve Jay
as Self / Various
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1985
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Music
Votes14
DirectorJay Levey, Robert K. Weiss
WritersJay Levey, Robert K. Weiss, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Compleat Al
About The Compleat Al
Fact and fiction are mingled in this mockumentary about the career of music parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic. In retelling his life story, the film includes eight "Weird Al" music video classics: "Ricky", "I Love Rocky Road", the award-winning "Eat It", "I Lost on Jeopardy", "This Is the Life", "Like a Surgeon", "One More Minute", and "Dare to Be Stupid"!
Directed by Jay Levey, Robert K. Weiss, The Compleat Al leans on a strong ensemble — 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Barry Hansen, Dick Clark — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1985.
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