The Comic
The Comic is a 1969 Comedy Drama film released on 19th November; Carl Reiner directed the film which stars Mickey Rooney, Carl Reiner, and Fritz Feld.
An account of the rise and fall of a silent film comic, Billy Bright. The movie begins with his funeral, as he speaks from beyond the grave in a bitter tone about his fate, and takes us through his fame, as he ruins it with womanizing and drink, and his fall, as a lonely, bitter old man unable to reconcile his life's disappointments. The movie is based loosely on the life of Buster Keaton.
Cast (19)
Mickey Rooney
Carl Reiner
Fritz Feld
Dick Van Dyke
Jerome Cowan
Jay Novello
Ed Peck
Paulene Myers
Cornel Wilde
Michele Lee
Jeff Donnell
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Production Companies
The Comic Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
16% 20-29
11% 30-39
26% 40-49
21% 50-59
16% 60-69
5% 70-79
5% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
42% Female
58% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
The Comic FAQ
When was The Comic released?
The Comic was released on Wednesday November 19th, 1969.
Is The Comic on Netflix?
No, The Comic is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is The Comic on Amazon Prime?
No, The Comic is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is The Comic on Disney Plus?
No, The Comic is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States