Punching the Clown is a 2009 American comedy film directed by Gregori Viens and starring Henry Phillips as a semi-fictionalized version of himself.[1]
Punching the Clown | |
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Directed by | Gregori Viens |
Written by | Gregori Viens, Henry Phillps |
Produced by | Dave Klein, Eric Klein |
Starring | Henry Phillips |
Cinematography | Ian Campbell |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Henry (Phillips) is a struggling singer-songwriter comic in Los Angeles who suddenly finds success and then is subjected to the cruelty of show business.
The film includes both scripted scenes as well as portions of actual live performances by Phillips.[2]
Punching the Clown has been received positively by critics and holds an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[3] The film also won the Audience Award at the 2009 Slamdance Film Festival.[4]
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