Shakes the Clown
"Loved by children. Desired by women. Adored by bartenders everywhere."
Originally released in 1991. Shakes the Clown is a comedy/crime film. directed by Bobcat Goldthwait. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bobcat Goldthwait, Julie Brown, and Adam Sandler
Synopsis
Shakes plods about his duties as party clown, and uses all of his free time getting seriously drunk. Binky, another clown, wins the spot on a local kiddie show, which depresses Shakes even more, and his boss threatens him with unemployment if he can't get his act under control.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (91 votes)
Budget
$1.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$115.1K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bobcat Goldthwait
as Shakes The Clown
Julie Brown
as Judy
Adam Sandler
as Dink the Clown
Blake Clark
as Stenchy the Clown
Tom Kenny
as Binky the Clown
Paul Dooley
as Owen Cheese
Kathy Griffin
as Lucy
Robin Williams
as Mime Class Instructor
LaWanda Page
as Female Clown Barfly
Martin Charles Warner
as Male Clown Barfly
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,400,000
- Revenue
- $115,103
Production Companies
- IRS Media
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shakes the Clown about?
Shakes plods about his duties as party clown, and uses all of his free time getting seriously drunk. Binky, another clown, wins the spot on a local kiddie show, which depresses Shakes even more, an...
Who directed Shakes the Clown?
Shakes the Clown was directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.
How long is Shakes the Clown?
Shakes the Clown has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Shakes the Clown released?
Shakes the Clown was released on August 28, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shakes the Clown?
The main cast of Shakes the Clown includes Bobcat Goldthwait, Julie Brown, Adam Sandler, Blake Clark, Tom Kenny.