The Joke Thief (2018)
2018, Film, 81 min, Drama, English, Canada, MoviePedia score 58
Sometimes sad tears become laughter
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.
Directed by Frank D'Angelo
Cast
- Frank D'Angelo as Simon McCabe
- Sugith Varughese as Jerry the Uber Driver
- Linda Gale as Audrey McCabe
- Art Hindle as Brian McCabe
- Amanda Martínez as Wife of William
- Tony Nardi as Frances Sellano (Sally)
- Julian Nicholson as Purchase Car
- Alyson Court as Margaret Fellows
- Jack Newman as Waiter Fritz
- Constantine Meglis as Self - Comedian
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