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Release Year1967
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Comedy
Votes6
DirectorJohn Magnuson
WritersLenny Bruce
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.2 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsLenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
About Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce'
Iconoclast Lenny Bruce appears at San Francisco's Basin Street West in what was his next-to-last live appearance. His act that night consisted of reading allegations and transcripts from one of his several obscenity trials and then commenting on what he'd actually done or said. While there are some "bits" in the performance (including the prison riot with Dutch, the Warden, Father Flotski, and Sabu, the prison doctor), this is much more a social commentary on government intrusion and censorship than it is a comedy routine.
Directed by John Magnuson, Lenny Bruce in 'Lenny Bruce' leans on a strong ensemble — Lenny Bruce — 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 documentary titles of 1967.
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