Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh?

Sam Kinison: Why Did We Laugh? (1999)


  • Genre: Documentary, Comedy
  • Release Date: 1999-04-01
  • User Rating: 6/10 from 3 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Language: English
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Larry Carroll
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Summary

For fans of comedy, Sam Kinison needs no introduction. His scathing comedy tackled tough topics no other comedian dared to touch. Fed up and disenfranchised with his career as a Pentacostal preacher, Sam left the ministry to try his hand at comedy. Almost immediately, and thanks in part to the foresight of Rodney Dangerfield who showcased Sam on an HBO special, his piercing scream, extreme humor and irreverent take on life attracted attention. Containing rare, early footage of Sam preaching and performing stand up at the world famous Comedy Store, the Award Winning "Why Did We Laugh" tells the story of a comedic genius who touched a deeper chord in people than most entertainers. Sadly, Sam was taken from us far too early, yet leaving us with a lasting and unique legacy.

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  • Sam Kinison

    as Self (archive footage)
  • Richard Pryor

    as Self
  • Rodney Dangerfield

    as Self
  • Dennis Miller

    as Self
  • Judy Tenuta

    as Self
  • Jay Leno

    as Self
  • Tim Matheson

    as Self
  • Beverly D'Angelo

    as Self
  • Larry King

    as Self
  • Bill Kinison

    as Self
  • Carl LaBove

    as Self
Directing Larry Carroll Director
Writing Larry Carroll Writer
Writing Sam Kinison Writer
Production Larry Carroll Executive Producer
Production Stuart Garret Executive Producer
Production Bill Kinison Executive Producer
Production Arnold H. Orgolini Producer
Production Linda Agnelli Producer
Sound Frank Floyd Original Music Composer
Sound Paul Hoffman Original Music Composer
Sound Bill Lane Original Music Composer
Crew John Crawford Cinematography

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