Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
Originally released in 1972. Lenny Bruce: Without Tears is a comedy/documentary film. directed by Fred Baker. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fred Baker, Lenny Bruce, and Steve Allen
Synopsis
The outrageous, groundbreaking comic Lenny Bruce, whose iconoclastic material in a conservative era got him into tragic trouble, is profiled by a close friend, Fred Baker, who prefers to remember the laughs Lenny Bruce's memory evokes instead of the tears. By presenting Bruce's landmark skits on the Steve Allen Show, his failed TV pilot episode and a candid interview with Nat Hentoff, Bruce's genius and anguish show through the dramatic and tragic trajectory of his career from aspiring artist to hunted "lawbreaker".
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred Baker
as Narrator (voice)
Lenny Bruce
as Self (archive footage)
Steve Allen
as Self / DJ (archive footage)
Martin Garbus
as Self (archive footage)
William Glenesk
as Self (archive footage)
Nat Hentoff
as Self (archive footage)
Frank Hogan
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Krassner
as Self (archive footage)
Malcolm Muggeridge
as Self (archive footage)
Mort Sahl
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenny Bruce: Without Tears about?
The outrageous, groundbreaking comic Lenny Bruce, whose iconoclastic material in a conservative era got him into tragic trouble, is profiled by a close friend, Fred Baker, who prefers to remember t...
Who directed Lenny Bruce: Without Tears?
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears was directed by Fred Baker.
How long is Lenny Bruce: Without Tears?
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Lenny Bruce: Without Tears released?
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lenny Bruce: Without Tears?
The main cast of Lenny Bruce: Without Tears includes Fred Baker, Lenny Bruce, Steve Allen, Martin Garbus, William Glenesk.