Hardly Working movie poster

Hardly Working

"The world's funniest funny man is back!"

January 30, 1980 1h 31m 4.6/10 (19 votes)

Originally released in 1980. Hardly Working is a comedy film. directed by Jerry Lewis.

Starring Jerry Lewis, Susan Oliver, and Roger C. Carmel

Synopsis

In Jerry Lewis's first film in a decade, he plays Bo Hooper, an unemployed circus clown who can't seem to hold down a job. The film opens with a brief montage of clips from past Lewis movies. He then moves into a succession of jobs that he gets himself fired from including a gas station attendant and a mailman - all with disastrous results.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 30, 1980 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 4.6/10 Mixed (19 votes)
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Budget $3.4M Production budget
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Box Office $49M 14.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$3,400,000
Revenue
$49,000,000

Production Companies

  • 20th Century Fox
  • Hardly Working

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hardly Working about?

In Jerry Lewis's first film in a decade, he plays Bo Hooper, an unemployed circus clown who can't seem to hold down a job. The film opens with a brief montage of clips from past Lewis movies. He th...

Who directed Hardly Working?

Hardly Working was directed by Jerry Lewis.

How long is Hardly Working?

Hardly Working has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was Hardly Working released?

Hardly Working was released on January 30, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hardly Working?

The main cast of Hardly Working includes Jerry Lewis, Susan Oliver, Roger C. Carmel, Deanna Lund, Harold J. Stone.