Shakes the Clown

1991, Comedy, 1h 23m

21 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Shakes the Clown has a handful of memorable moments, but they're scattered in a movie whose best ideas were left undeveloped on their way to the screen. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

The all-clown town of Palukaville provides a colorful backdrop for this tale of an alcoholic funnyman framed for murder.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Bobcat Goldthwait
  • Producer:
    Ann Luly, Paul Colichman
  • Writer:
    Bobcat Goldthwait
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $34.5K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    IRS Media
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby, Surround, Stereo

Cast & Crew

Bobcat Goldthwait
Shakes the Clown
Julie Brown
Judy
Tom Kenny
Binky the Clown
Blake Clark
Stenchy the Clown
Adam Sandler
Dink the Clown
Kathy Griffin
Griffin
Paul Dooley
Owen Cheese
Robin Williams
Mime Jerry (as Marty Fromage)
Bruce Baum
Ty the Rodeo Clown
Jack Gallagher
Officer Crony
Florence Henderson
The Unknown Woman (Shakes One Night Stand)
Paul Kozlowski
HoHo the Clown
Bobcat Goldthwait
Director
Bobcat Goldthwait
Writer
Miles Copeland
Executive Producer
Barry Krost
Executive Producer
Harold Welb
Executive Producer
Ann Luly
Producer
Paul Colichman
Producer
Bobby Bukowski
Cinematography
Elliot Davis
Cinematography
J. Kathleen Gibson
Film Editing
Donald Paul Pemrick
Casting
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Critic Reviews for Shakes the Clown

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Audience Reviews for Shakes the Clown

  • Sep 06, 2010
    This movie is a bit weird, but that's what I love about it. Goldthwait has a weird dark sense of humor, and it really makes this movie unique. There is also an interesting cast, as you can see on here, it's made up of a bunch of people you never expected to see in a film together. Anyway, if you like strange comedies, you'll like this one.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Oct 29, 2009
    It doesnt seem as funny as it was when I was little & watched it on Cable TV
    Brody M Super Reviewer
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