The Joke Thief
"Sometimes sad tears become laughter"
Originally released in 2018. The Joke Thief is a drama film. directed by Frank D'Angelo. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank D'Angelo, John Ashton, and Daniel Baldwin
Synopsis
The Joke Thief takes us on a journey of one man's last hurrah. Simon McCabe is a stand up comedian who has been making people laugh for 35 years. All his life he has been the life of the party, but now he is tired, miserable and almost washed up since he's never got a lucky break due to a reputation of joke stealing. One faithful night, his longtime friend and fellow comedian convinces a comedy club owner to give Simon some stage time and one last shot at redemption. On the ride down to his gig, Simon takes us on a whirlwind journey of his life, as he replays back special moments in an emotional series of flash backs that made him the sad, funny man that he is today.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- In Your Ear Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Joke Thief about?
The Joke Thief takes us on a journey of one man's last hurrah. Simon McCabe is a stand up comedian who has been making people laugh for 35 years. All his life he has been the life of the party, but...
Who directed The Joke Thief?
The Joke Thief was directed by Frank D'Angelo.
How long is The Joke Thief?
The Joke Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Joke Thief released?
The Joke Thief was released on April 16, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Joke Thief?
The main cast of The Joke Thief includes Frank D'Angelo, John Ashton, Daniel Baldwin, Jason Blicker, Francesco Antonio.