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Release Year1981
Runtime0h 55m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Documentary, Music
Votes4
DirectorTom Trbovich
WritersTom Trbovich
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsAndy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
About Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special
The big mystery about Andy Kaufman's work is in trying to figure out what's serious, what's an act, why he is doing what he's doing, and whether he even knows the differences himself. His performances are among those rare examples where you feel extremely uncomfortable watching them, but at the same time you can't pull yourself away because it's hysterical in a twisted and bizarre sort of way.
Directed by Tom Trbovich, Andy Kaufman: The Midnight Special leans on a strong ensemble — Andy Kaufman, Freddy Cannon, Slim Whitman — 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 1981.
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