Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis (2011)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2011-12-17
  • User Rating: 5.9/10 from 8 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 55min
  • Language: English
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Gregg Barson
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Summary

It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barson’s documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis’ particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.

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  • Jerry Lewis

    as Self

  • Alec Baldwin

    as Self

  • Richard Belzer

    as Self

  • Carol Burnett

    as Self

  • Chevy Chase

    as Self

  • Billy Crystal

    as Self

  • Woody Harrelson

    as Self

  • John Landis

    as Self

  • Richard Lewis

    as Self

  • Eddie Murphy

    as Self

  • Carl Reiner

    as Self

  • Jerry Seinfeld

    as Self

  • Steven Spielberg

    as Self

  • Quentin Tarantino

    as Self

  • Michael Andrew

    as Self

  • Yanou Collart

    as Self

  • Jac Flanders

    as Self

  • Arthur Forrest

    as Self

  • Nigel Lythgoe

    as Self

  • Deana Martin

    as Self

  • Lee Musiker

    as Self

  • Lawrence Inglee

    as Self
Production Julie Ashton Executive Producer
Production Jerry Lewis Executive Producer
Editing James Ruxin Editor
Sound Jeremy Settles Sound mixer
Visual Effects Jacques Dupuy Visual Effects
Camera Peter Good Director of Photography
Sound Warren Kleiman Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Production Gregg Barson Executive Producer
Directing Gregg Barson Director

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