Behind the Smile

The dark side of comedy.

2006•1h 44m•1.0/10

DramaComedy

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1.0/10(1)

A young stand-up comedian finds his burgeoning career threatened when he teams with a veteran comedy superstar.

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Cast

Marlon Wayans

Danny Styles

Damon Wayans

Charlie Richman

Jim Belushi

Jeffrey Stone (as James Belushi)

Terry Crews

Big James

Camryn Manheim

Vicki Matters

Lochlyn Munro

Greg Elese

Shakara Ledard

Stacy

Katt Williams

The Comic

Bob Saget

J.R. Cacia

Doctor (as Joseph Cacia)

Jimmy Brogan

Emcee

Patty Ross

George Wallace

Jessica Anderson

Kissing Girl

Steven Bernstein

British Reporter

Denise Boutte

Lady at piano

Kimberly Fisher

Charlie's Girl

Patrice Fisher

Regina

Darcy Halsey

Lady in Crowd

Jesse Colton Hopfer

Little Danny

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