
A Thousand Clowns
1965, Comedy, 1h 58m
17 Reviews 1,000+ RatingsYou might also like
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Movie Info
Cast & Crew
Murray
Sandra
Arnold

Nick Burns, Wilbur Malcome Burns, Theodore Burns, Raphael Sabatini, Dr. Morris Fishbein, Woodrow Burns, Chevrolet Burns, Big Sam Burns, Lefty Burns
Leo
Albert
Critic Reviews for A Thousand Clowns
All Critics (17) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (12) | Rotten (5)
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Terrif dialog to match Robards' scenery-chewing create a sock impact.
July 22, 2008 | Full Review… -
The humor is still surprising, and Mr. Robards is still full of spice with his clownish wise-cracks and the map of Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey stamped all over his face.
May 9, 2005 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
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November 18, 2004 | Rating: 5/5 -
The mechanics of the Herb Gardner script show through much too clearly for this to qualify as anything other than shrewdly programmed entertainment.
January 1, 2000 | Full Review… -
With a cast this good and dialogue this witty, the film holds onto its modest charms.
May 12, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
This warm and wonderful comedy-drama is a paean to non-conformity.
January 30, 2012 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for A Thousand Clowns
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May 06, 2014Ruined somewhat for me by the fact that I had to memorize a monologue from this film, A Thousand Clowns remains a critique of what bring contentment to life. It is lightweight compared to most recent films on the topic but it is nonetheless good.John B Super Reviewer
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Jan 21, 2009Jason Robards is a middle-aged, unemployed bachelor who is raising his 12-year-old nephew (Barry Gordon) in the heart of New York City. When confronted by representatives from NY social services, Robards is faced with the choice of either conforming to "acceptable" standards (getting a job) or risk losing his nephew to the bureaucracy of the child welfare system. I have an affinity for cerebral comedies and this is definitely a good example. It stimulates the mind, tickles the funny bone and touches the heart.Randy T Super Reviewer
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Jul 24, 2008thanks to exnavykds for reminding me...Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Jul 08, 2008All at once touching and funny, a real gem of a film.Anthony V Super Reviewer
A Thousand Clowns Quotes
Murray Burns: | You are a marvelous human being. |
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