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      A Thousand Clowns

      1965, Comedy, 1h 58m

      18 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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      Movie Info

      Determined to avoid employment, Murray Burns (Jason Robards), an eccentric former TV writer, lives with his 12-year-old nephew, Nick (Barry Gordon), in a messy New York City apartment. When Nick's unconventional home life is discovered, Murray comes under the scrutiny of social worker Sandra Markowitz (Barbara Harris), whom he quickly charms. Attempting to be responsible for both Nick and Sandra, Murray begrudgingly looks for a job -- but can he truly commit to a more conventional life?

      • Genre: Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Fred Coe

      • Producer: Fred Coe

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

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      • Distributor: United Artists

      • Production Co: United Artists

      Cast & Crew

      Jason Robards

      Jason Robards

      Murray

      Barbara Harris

      Barbara Harris

      Sandra

      Martin Balsam

      Martin Balsam

      Arnold

      Barry Gordon

      Barry Gordon

      Nick Burns, Wilbur Malcome Burns, Theodore Burns, Raphael Sabatini, Dr. Morris Fishbein, Woodrow Burns, Chevrolet Burns, Big Sam Burns, Lefty Burns

      Gene Saks

      Gene Saks

      Leo

      William Daniels

      William Daniels

      Albert

      Fred Coe

      Fred Coe

      Director

      Fred Coe

      Fred Coe

      Producer

      Critic Reviews for A Thousand Clowns

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      Full Review… Variety Staff Variety Full Review… Bosley Crowther New York Times Full Review… Nell Minow Movie Mom Full Review… Dave Kehr Chicago Reader Full Review… Judith Crist New York Herald Tribune Full Review… Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Full Review… Sean Axmaker MSN.com Full Review… Phil Hall Film Snobbery Full Review… Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Full Review… Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com Full Review… Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Full Review… Lori Hoffman Atlantic City Weekly
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      Audience Reviews for A Thousand Clowns

      • May 06, 2014
        Ruined 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.
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      • Jan 21, 2009
        Jason 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.
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      • Jul 24, 2008
        thanks to exnavykds for reminding me...
        kevin w Super Reviewer
      • Jul 08, 2008
        All at once touching and funny, a real gem of a film.
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