Lenny Movie Review 1974

Smoky nightclubs, drug abuse, and obscenities abound in Hoffman's portrayal of the controversial comedian Lenny Bruce, whose use of street language led to his eventual blacklisting. Perrine is a gem as his stripper wife. Adapted from the Julian Barry play, this is a visually compelling piece that sharply divided critics upon release.

Distribution

CBS/Fox Video, 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, Phone: (212)373-4800, Toll-free: 800-800-4369, Fax: (212)373-4803, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 111 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Biopics: Showbiz, Nightclubs, Adapted from a Play, Martyred Pop Icons, Rags to Riches, Price of Fame, Showbiz Dramas, Strippers

Screenplay

Julian Barry

Cast

Dustin Hoffman, Valerie Perrine, Jan Miner, Stanley Beck

Cinematography

Bruce Surtees

Director

Bob Fosse

Music

Ralph Burns

Producer

United Artists, Marvin Worth

Awards

Cannes 1975: Actress (Perrine); Natl. Bd. of Review 1974: Support. Actress (Perrine); N.Y. Film Critics 1974: Support. Actress (Perrine).