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Lenny is a 1974 American biographical drama film about the comedian Lenny Bruce, starring Dustin Hoffman and directed by Bob Fosse. The screenplay by Julian Barry is based on his play of the same name.
Feb 7, 1975 · Lenny: Directed by Bob Fosse. With Dustin Hoffman, Valerie Perrine, Jan Miner, Stanley Beck. The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the Establishment as too obscene for the public.
Controversial comedian Lenny Bruce (Dustin Hoffman) begins his career telling bad jokes to bored audiences in the 1950s, but can't repress his desire to unleash edgier material.
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Lenny Bruce, who died in 1966, would no doubt have had a lot to say about such events as the 1968 Democratic convention, Vietnam, Watergate, AIDS, Reagan and Clinton. He is remembered as a sort of liberating martyr, a prophet of the morass we were all heading for.
Summaries. The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the Establishment as too obscene for the public. Interview-style biography of controversial and pioneering stand-up comedian Lenny Bruce.
Drama. Based on the true story, Lenny Bruce finds himself with more fans and an obscenity charge when he seeks to perform groundbreaking, edgier comedy. Subtitles: English. Starring: Dustin Hoffman Valerie Perrine. Directed by: Bob Fosse.
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Lenny 1974 The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the Establishm...
Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man) magnificently captures the complexities and contradictions of the legendary comedian Lenny Bruce's mercurial character. Co-stars Valerie Perrine. 429 IMDb 7.5 1 h 51 min 1974.
The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the establishment as too obscene for the public.
