Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Name: Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?
Director: Larry Carroll
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 1999-04-01
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Sam Kinison, Richard Pryor, Rodney Dangerfield, Dennis Miller, Judy Tenuta

1999
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1h 30m
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R

★ 6.8 TMDB Rating · 4 votes

For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and performing stand up at the world famous Comedy Store, the Award Winning "Why Did We Laugh" tells the story of a comedic genius who touched a deeper chord in people than most entertainers. Sadly, Sam was taken from us far too early, yet leaving us with a lasting and unique legacy.

Director: Larry Carroll
Release date: Apr 1, 1999
Original language: English
Origin: United States

Cast of Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Sam Kinison
Self (archive footage)
Richard Pryor
Self
Rodney Dangerfield
Self
Dennis Miller
Self
Judy Tenuta
Self
Jay Leno
Self
Tim Matheson
Self
Beverly D'Angelo
Self
Larry King
Self
Bill Kinison
Self
Carl LaBove
Self

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