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Funny Bones (1995)

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Tommy Fawkes (Oliver Platt) is a struggling stand-up comedian who has tried for years to get out from under the shadow of his father, George Fawkes (Jerry Lewis), himself a famous humorist. Tommy finally scores a showcase spot at a major resort in Las Vegas, but when opening night rolls around, Tommy's act is an unqualified disaster, with the failure made even more painful by his father's presence in the audience. In search of a fresh start, Tommy heads to Blackpool, England, where he was born

R, 2 hr. 6 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Peter Chelsom

Written By: Peter Chelsom, Peter Flannery

In Theaters: Mar 31, 1995 Wide

On DVD: Sep 2, 2003

Cast

Oliver Platt
Tommy Fawkes
Lee Evans
Jack Parker
Richard Griffiths
Jim Minty
Leslie Caron
Katie Parker
Jerry Lewis
George Fawkes
Oliver Reed
Dolly Hopkins
Mickey Baker
Mayor
Francois Domange
Pirard
Ticky Holgado
Battiston
William Hootkins
Al
Jona Jones
Security Guard
Phil Kelly
Himself
Ruta Lee
Laura Fawkes
Ian McNeice
Stanley Sharkey
The Nicholas Brothers
Harold as Himself
Harold Nicholas
Himself
Andy Rashleigh
Reporter
Terence Rigby
Billy Man
Peter Martin
Skipper
Gavin Millar
Steve Campbell
Rusty Goffe
Bagpipe Playing Dwarf
Ruth Kettlewell
Camilla Powell
Peter Gunn
Nicky
Peter McNamara
Canavan
Mouss
Poquelin
George Carl
Thomas Parker
Freddie Davies
Bruno Parker
Olivier Py
Barre
Frank Cox
Cox Twin
Sadie Corre
Poodle Lady

Critic Reviews for Funny Bones

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Odd drama about eccentric show biz family, featuring Jerry Lewis in rare dramatic role.

March 2, 2008 Comment

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Fascinating and quirky little movie with great bits from Oliver Reed and Leslie Caron.

August 24, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

It has its moments, but not enough of them.

August 30, 2002 Comment

Bob Bloom

Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

Lee Evans steals every scene he's in.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

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A very funny and moving comedy with some great performances. Davies and Lewis are brilliant, Platt has never been better. It's actually Lee Evens who steals the show though with a real nail biting finale!

October 2, 2009