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Hardly Working is a 1980 American comedy film directed by, co-written by and starring Jerry Lewis and Susan Oliver, filmed in 1979, released in Europe in 1980 and then in the United States on April 3, 1981 through 20th Century Fox. This film marks the final theatrical release for Oliver, as the rest of her career only featured on several ...
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Jan 31, 1980 · Hardly Working: Directed by Jerry Lewis. With Jerry Lewis, Susan Oliver, Roger C. Carmel, Deanna Lund. In Jerry Lewis's first film in a decade, he plays Bo Hooper, an unemployed circus clown who can't seem to hold down a job. The film opens with a brief montage of clips from past Lewis movies.
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Jerry Lewis's directorial debut is a comedy of errors that fails to deliver any laughs or entertainment. Ebert calls it one of the worst movies ever and a test of patience and tolerance. Read his review and see the plot summary of this incompetent filmmaking.
1981, Comedy, 1h 31m. 9% Tomatometer 11 Reviews. 24% Audience Score 50+ Ratings. You might also like. Author! 84% Want to see. Hardly Working Photos. See all photos. Movie Info. An...
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Jul 10, 2016 · Hardly Working (1980) Paul Macovaz. July 2016. Deconstructing Jerry: Lewis as Director. Issue 79. Jerry Lewis’ Hardly Working is situated at the end of a long, uncomfortable hiatus. It was made in Florida, released first in Europe, then much later in the United States.
Synopsis. Circus clown Bo Hooper (Jerry Lewis) entertains the Florida matinee crowd, including his sister, Claire Trent (Susan Oliver), and her two children. Afterward, the owner reveals the circus lost its funding and must close. Bo's work experience is limited to clowning, but it is too late in the season to find work at another circus.