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My Breakfast With Blassie

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My Breakfast With Blassie (1981)

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Reviews Counted:9

Fresh:6

Rotten:3

Average Rating:5.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: A parody of the intellectual film MY DINNER WITH ANDRE features the fabulous Andy Kaufman in conversation with wrestling champ Fred Blassie. The film takes place in Sambo's Restaurant in Hollywood.... A parody of the intellectual film MY DINNER WITH ANDRE features the fabulous Andy Kaufman in conversation with wrestling champ Fred Blassie. The film takes place in Sambo's Restaurant in Hollywood. Topics include toilet hygiene and wrestling with women. [More]

Starring: Andy Kaufman, Fred Blassie

Starring: Andy Kaufman, Fred Blassie

Director: Johnny Legend

Director: Johnny Legend

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Jun 16, 2009

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  • In characteristic Andy Kaufman style; he and professional wrestler "Classy" Freddie Blassie run a parody of My Dinner with Andre in this hilarious film. Kaufman and Blassie have discussions over the minutia that is their lives, including wrestling, stardom, hygiene and whether to eat bacon or sausage.
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    An amusing slice of performance art.

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    Regardless, it's very funny -- and sometimes surprisingly warm -- and essential for Kaufman's fans.

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